The Reality Lab team at Meta is helping people around the world come together and connect through world-class Augmented and Virtual Reality hardware and software. We are developing the future of AR and VR, bringing products to consumers that transform entertainment and social experiences.These roles are focused on developing the next generation of speech and audio enhancement algorithms for wearables. Our team is a multi-disciplinary group with expertise in digital signal processing, machine learning, wireless systems, software architecture and distributed systems, and simulation / modeling, sound synthesis, music, audio and speech compression, and much more.
Software Engineer - Audio Applied Scientist Responsibilities:
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- Research, design, and develop advanced signal processing algorithms with application to speech and audio
- Define and build new algorithms and add enhancements to existing algorithms to support human listening, machine listening, and other new experiences for Meta's consumer hardware devices
- Build specialized Machine Learning (ML) for resource constrained platforms. Explore new paradigms in AI and Machine learning for sensor fusion.
- Hands on with implementation and optimization of algorithms classical DSP and ML inference engines for specific chipsets
- Contribute to roadmap planning for the next generation of platforms.
- Collaborate with researchers and applied scientists from multiple disciplines
- Collaborate with User Experience Research in design of experiments and data collection and analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Solid understanding in fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
- 7+ years software development experience
- 3+ years relevant experience including DSP and audio algorithm development
- Demonstrated communication skills and experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions and supporting cross functional teams.
- Experience with C or C++ and with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or similar.
- Experience in any of the following areas: Small footprint ML, Differential DSP, Echo/Noise reduction, Spatial Processing.
- Experience with custom or commercially available DSP development frameworks
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
- Expertise in audio signal processing both classical and machine learning techniques.
- Proven track record of innovation as demonstrated by products shipped, publications and/or patents.
- Proven track record of contribution in 2 or more of these areas: -- Auditory perception -- Near and Far field spatial processing --Adaptive System Identification -- Multirate systems and filter banks -- Speech and audio compression
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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$85.10/hour to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.