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Research Scientist Intern, Wireless Research (PhD)

Meta· Connectivity
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Sunnyvale, CA$7.3k/mo - $12.7k/moInternPosted 1w ago

About the role

Meta Reality Labs seeks a research intern with deep wireless knowledge to drive state-of-the-art AR/VR wireless technologies. Role involves researching, developing, prototyping wireless sensing modalities in AR/VR devices, and communicating results to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will be working with the Wireless and cross functional teams to develop new wireless technologies.
  • You will be responsible for researching, developing and prototyping wireless sensing modalities in AR/VR devices.
  • Support the design of hardware prototypes and data collection studies.
  • Apply signal processing and machine learning tools to analyze datasets.
  • Develop demonstrations to cross-functional teams.
  • Communicate results to a wide range of audiences.

Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on wireless technology, e.g., Antenna / Electromagnetics, RF / Microwave, Wireless System, Signal Processing, Wireless Sensing
  • Coursework or hands-on experience in at least one of the following: Intro to ML (Machine Learning) and Fundamentals of AI/ Natural language processing
  • Experience with software development in Matlab, Python, or equivalent
  • Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
  • 4+ years of experience in research
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
  • Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Skills

Required:PhD in Electrical Engineering (wireless)Machine Learning fundamentalsSoftware developmentCross-group / cross-culture collaborationResearch experience

Benefits

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

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