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Research Intern, Embedded AI on Wearables (PhD)

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Redmond, WAInternship$7,313–12,667/moSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$7,313–12,667/mo
Location
Redmond, WA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Meta’s Reality Labs team develops experiences for AR and AI devices, including next-generation AR glasses. The Research Intern will advance on-device AI in computer vision, audio interaction, or large language models, with a focus on real-time embedded software and hardware acceleration under device performance, power, and form-factor constraints. The role involves building experimental systems, developing embedded software, and collaborating across disciplines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Real-Time Embedded Software DevelopmentHardware AccelerationC/C++PythonComputer ArchitectureHardware/Software Co-DesignHardware/Software Co-OptimizationEmbedded System PrototypingFPGA PrototypingOperating SystemsDriver DevelopmentEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentMachine Learning FrameworksPyTorchCross-Functional CommunicationEmbedded Software Development

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Related FieldReturn to Full-Time Degree ProgramEmbedded Software Experience

Full job description

Summary:

Our team, within Reality Labs at Meta, brings novel experiences to life on Meta’s AR and AI devices. We were closely involved in the development of multimodal Meta AI on Orion, and we are currently working on the next gen AR glasses.We are looking for upcoming scientists and researchers with great interest in real-time embedded software development and hardware acceleration to enable on-device AI within the performance, power and form-factor constraints of AR glasses.Within the vast domain of on-device AI, we are currently focussing on three key areas: computer vision, audio interaction, and large language models. As a Research Scientist intern, you will help us advance the SOTA in one or more of these areas.

Required Skills:

Research Intern, Embedded AI on Wearables (PhD) Responsibilities:

  1. Build and characterize experimental HW+SW systems on AR devices and device prototypes

  2. Develop embedded firmware and software in RTOS and mobile operating systems, e.g. AOSP

  3. Collaborate with other researchers and engineers across various disciplines

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  2. Programming and simulation experience with languages such as C/C++ and Python

  3. Experience with computer architecture and HW/SW co-design and co-optimization

  4. Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

  5. Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience in HW+SW system prototyping using embedded device prototypes and FPGAs

  2. Experience in operating systems, drivers, and embedded firmware development

  3. Experience working in a machine learning framework, e.g. PyTorch

  4. Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

  5. Demonstrated embedded software experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)

Public Compensation:

$7,313/month to $12,667/month + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 498 open Research Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$7,313–12,667/mo
  • US median$118–157K/yr76 salary ranges
  • US median$25–44/hr225 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Research Intern jobs in Washington and 498 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Education
235 of the 498 open Research Intern jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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