UX Research Scientist, Reality Labs Job at Meta in New York

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Base pay range $117,000.00 / yr - $173,000.00 / yr

At Meta Reality Labs (RL), we are inventing the future. We bring together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to build the future of connection within virtual and augmented reality. As a Research Scientist at RL, you are expected to have breadth and depth of scientific background in one or more areas such as human perception, cognition, motor control and movement. You will be leveraging this background in service of defining, assessing and enhancing the form, function and dynamics of our hardware and software. You will break down ambiguous problems and master research methods, including but not limited to, design of experiments, expert review, psychophysics & threshold detection, biomechanics & ergonomics, and safety research approaches. You will prove highly effective at driving insights into actionable product engineering & development outcomes and metrics and collaborate closely with cross functional partners to help shape critical product and technology decisions across the product design and development life cycle. You will work across multi-disciplinary hardware and software teams to push the boundaries of RL products while enhancing the value users get from these products. Ultimately, your expertise and ingenuity in research must do more than just contribute to knowledge and assessment – you must also be skilled at driving measurable impact on the user experience of our products.

Responsibilities In Reality Labs, the focus areas of UX research scientists can vary from health and safety to biomechanics & ergonomics to input & interaction. Regardless of focus area, the primary responsibility is to develop frameworks that clearly define the trade space between user variables and technology variables and to develop methodologies for investigating novel challenges

Collaborate and work with cross-functional product teams to identify user goals and envision needs and create research frameworks

Develop ergonomic, perceptual, or psychological research studies by utilizing appropriate methods, which may include experimental design, psychophysics and threshold detection, motion tracking and kinematics analysis, behavioral analytics, expert review and relevant safety research approaches

Develop and track metrics for quality of performing fundamental Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality tasks such as spatial navigation, input & interaction, and beyond

Investigate effects of human multisensory interactions, attention, and control dynamics on performance and safety of doing such tasks

Analyze rich and multidimensional data, develop descriptive and analytical models, and shape actionable insights from research findings

Effectively communicate outcomes and insights from studies, support decision-making and help setting specifications for Reality Labs hardware and software products, and drive measurable impact on the user experience

Create close partnerships with a variety of leadership, research and product stakeholders to ensure a broad understanding of the product needs and priorities while driving UX goals

Define metrics that establish overall system requirements and performance

Collaborate with other researchers and engineers across teams at Meta to develop experiments, prototypes, and concepts that advance the state-of-the-art in AR / VR systems

Improve data analysis pipelines with an emphasis on scalability and stability of various deployed systems

Minimum Qualifications Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Computing, Cognitive / Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or a closely related scientific or engineering field

Demonstrated scientific background in human multi-sensory perception, cognition, motor control, movement, virtual characters / agents and / or Generative AI, with experience applying such knowledge in analyzing and improving immersive and social experiences or relevant human behaviors associated with novel systems

Proven track record of rigorous scientific research, including development of metrics, frameworks and novel scientific approaches and / or psychophysical and empirical behavioral measurements

Demonstrated track record of clear and concise communication, demonstrated experience translating technical concepts to drive understanding and buy-in from audiences, and proven experience of successfully building effective partnerships

Experience in conducting research for novel products headed to market

Experience in experimental design, psychophysics, behavioral analytics, and proficiency with inferential statistics

Preferred Qualifications Experience in research across full product life-cycle

Experience in research for emerging technologies, AR / VR / MR or wearable technology

Training and experience in related techniques such as eye tracking, body motion tracking, postural stability measures, human motor control and kinematics analysis, EMG and other biometric sensing technology, and physiology measures

The right candidate will be an effective communicator, have an interest in understanding people, and curious about the evolving complex relationship between humans\' sensorimotor and cognitive systems and the novel hardware and software technologies in development at RL

Although candidates should have hands-on experience conducting in-depth studies in an industry setting, we are looking for researchers that also have demonstrated experience in understanding human behavior and limitations to directly influence product design

Experience in experimental design, psychophysics, behavioral analytics, and proficiency with inferential statistics

Currently has or in the process of obtaining a PhD in Cognitive / Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction or a closely related scientific or engineering field. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

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 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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$117,000 / year to $173,000 / 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.

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In Summary : At Meta Reality Labs, we are inventing the future of connection within virtual and augmented reality . As a Research Scientist at RL, you are expected to have breadth and depth of scientific background in one or more areas such as human perception, cognition, motor control and movement . You will be leveraging this background in service of defining, assessing and enhancing the form, function and dynamics of our hardware and software .

En Español : En Meta Reality Labs (RL), estamos inventando el futuro. Reunimos un equipo de investigadores, desarrolladores e ingenieros de clase mundial para construir el futuro de la conexión dentro de la realidad virtual y aumentada. Como científico investigador en RL, se espera que tenga amplitud y profundidad de experiencia científica en una o más áreas como la percepción humana, cognición, control motor y movimiento. Estará aprovechando esta base al servicio de definir, evaluar y mejorar la forma, función y dinámica de nuestro hardware y software. Se rompen problemas ambiguos y métodos de investigación, incluyendo pero no a través del análisis cercano, experimentaciones especializadas en desarrollo de productos psicófisico, biofísica del producto y el ciclo de vida del software, mientras que los equipos de diseño e ingeniería ayudarán a impulsar las decisiones críticas sobre el diseño y el desarrollo de sistemas operativos y tecnologías mecánicas. En última instancia, su experiencia e ingenio en la investigación deben hacer más que simplemente contribuir al conocimiento y a la evaluación también debe ser hábil para impulsar un impacto medible en la experiencia del usuario de nuestros productos. Responsabilidades Independientemente del área de enfoque, la responsabilidad primordial es desarrollar marcos que definan claramente el espacio comercial entre las variables de usuario y las variables tecnológicas y desarrollar metodologías para investigar nuevos desafíos Colaborar y trabajar con equipos de productos interfuncionales para identificar objetivos de usuarios e imaginar necesidades y crear marcos de investigación Desarrollar estudios ergonómicos, perceptivos o psicológicos mediante el uso de métodos apropiados, los cuales pueden incluir diseño experimental, psicofísica y detección de umbrales, seguimiento de movimientos y análisis cinemático, creación de análisis de comportamiento, revisión experta y enfoques relevantes de investigación sobre seguridad. Grado debe completarse antes de unirse a Meta PhD en Ciencias de la Computación, Ingeniería Informática, Interacciones Humana-Computadora y / o Inteligencia Artificial Generativa, con experiencia aplicando directamente tales conocimientos en la computación centrada en el ser humano, Psicología Cognitiva / Experimental, Ciencias Cognitivas, Cinesiología, Ingénierie Biomédica, Ingenio Industrial, Factores Humanos, Engeniería Mecánica, Robótica o un campo científico o de ingeniería estrechamente relacionado Con antecedentes científicos demostrados en percepción multisensorial humana, cognición, control motorista, movimiento, personajes virtuales / agentes e / o inteligencia artificial generativa, que establezcan experiencias en la aplicación directa de dichos conocimientos para inferir y mejorar las experiencias inmersivas y sociales o los comportamientos humanos relevantes asociados con nuevos sistemas Ingenieria Física Proven registro de investigación científica rigurosa, incluido el desarrollo de nuevas métricas, marcos y enfoques científicos humanos y / uestrategias psicológicas y estadísticas empíricamente relacionadas Desarrollando una visión cercana del proceso de conducción de los procesos de diseño físico humano Otros. Meta construye tecnologías que ayudan a las personas a conectarse, encontrar comunidades y hacer crecer negocios. Cuando Facebook se lanzó en 2004, cambió la forma de conectar. Aplicaciones como Messenger, Instagram e WhatsApp empoderaron aún más a miles de millones de personas en todo el mundo. Ahora, Meta está avanzando más allá de pantallas 2D hacia experiencias inmersivas como realidad aumentada y virtual para ayudar a construir la próxima evolución en tecnología social. Las personas que deciden desarrollar sus carreras al construir con nosotros en Meta nos ayuda a moldear un futuro que nos llevará más allá del que la conexión digital hace posible hoy -más allá de las restricciones de las pantallas, los límites de distancia e incluso las reglas de la física. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que Meta puede aprovechar la inteligencia artificial y las tecnologías de aprendizaje automático en relación con las solicitudes de empleo. Meta se compromete a proporcionar acomodamientos razonables para los candidatos con discapacidades en nuestro proceso de reclutamiento. Si necesita alguna asistencia o alojamiento debido a una discapacidad, por favor háganoslo saber en accommodations-ext@fb.com. $117,000 / año hasta $173,000 / año + bonus + equity + beneficios La compensación individual es determinada por habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y ubicación. Los detalles de compensación enumerados en esta publicación reflejan solo la tasa horaria básica, tarifa mensual o salario anual, y no incluyen bonos, capital o incentivos de ventas, si corresponde. Además de la compensación base, Meta ofrece beneficios.