Research Scientist Intern, Human-AI Interaction (PhD)

Redmond, WA               ·           Full time

Research Scientist Intern, Human-AI Interaction (PhD)

Apply to Job

Location: Redmond, WA

Our team in Meta Reality Labs Research brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and designers to create novel user experiences interacting with contextual AI. As a research Intern at Facebook Reality Labs Research, you will tackle the research questions about how people and AI agents collaborate and interact through various interfaces. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Research Scientist Intern, Human-AI Interaction (PhD) Responsibilities

• Take big problems and deliver clear, compelling, and creative proposals for how to solve them at scale
• Create a concrete research plan for your own topic during the internship, the plan needs to synthesize the input from the team, the potential impact, and your own perspective and expertise.
• Focus on impact, identifying and applying constraints lead to clear outcomes quickly.
• Carry out the research plan through a mixture of skills and methodologies, from designing and implementing the prototype to conducting user studies and data analysis.
• Collaborate with other researchers, designers, and engineers to develop, prototype, and test and iteration the solutions.
• Produce publishable research in top-tier journals or at leading international conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Human AI interaction, AI/ML, Human-computer interaction, Human-robot interaction or related field.
• 3+ years of research experience in HAI, HCI, AI or related fields, as shown in the prior publications and portfolio.
• 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, Javascript, C# or similar languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with LLMs, Prompt Engineering and related libraries and techniques.
• Familiarity with AI libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.

About Meta

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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$7,500/month to $11,333/month + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Related Job Openings

• Research Scientist Intern, AI and Machine Learning (PhD)
• Research Scientist Intern, Machine Learning for Human Cognition and Action (PhD)
• Research Scientist Intern, Multimodal Learning (PhD)
• Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Research (PhD)
• Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Technologies, Inverse Design (PhD)
• Research Scientist Intern, Tracking & Sensor Fusion (PhD)
• View All Related Jobs

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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Meta, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. You may view Meta’s Pay Transparency Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice, and Notice to Applicants for Employment and Employees by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Please click here to apply.