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Research Scientist Intern, Audio, Numerical Acoustics (PhD)

Meta· Research
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Redmond, WA$7.7k/mo - $12.7k/moInternPosted 1w ago

About the role

Internship in Meta Reality Labs Research Audio team focusing on numerical acoustics, wave phenomena, and AI/deep learning applied to acoustics. Design and implement novel algorithms, conduct experimental evaluations, collaborate across audio disciplines, and communicate research progress. 12–24 weeks with various start dates.

Responsibilities

  • Design, document, implement, integrate, and optimize novel algorithms to solve audio research problems.
  • Experimental design, implementation, and execution to evaluate new audio technologies.
  • Collaboration with and support of other researchers across audio and acoustic engineering disciplines.
  • Collaborate with other software engineers in the team to seamlessly integrate, solve, or optimize research and/or algorithms.
  • Communication of research agenda, progress, and results.

Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in the field of Acoustics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM fields
  • 1+ years experience working with wave phenomena, acoustic simulation techniques, numerical modeling, applied numerical mathematics, physics-based modeling, or AI/deep learning applied to numerical methods
  • Coding experience in one or more languages, including but not limited to: C/C++ (≥ v.11), CUDA C/C++, MPI, OpenMP, Python, or MATLAB
  • Expertise in one or more of the below research areas: Numerical Simulation of Acoustics such as Raytracing and/or Wave-based modeling techniques, Spatial Rendering, Vibroacoustics, Verification and Validation (V&V) of mathematical models, augmenting numerical modeling with machine learning / deep learning techniques
  • Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Skills

Required:PhD in relevant fieldWave phenomena / acoustic simulationProgrammingNumerical acoustics techniques
Nice to have:Machine learning / deep learningCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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