Research Engineer, Game Engine / Systems

At Reality Labs, our goal is to define and deliver novel input and interaction solutions to enable experiences with AI devices. We are looking for a skilled Research Engineer to join our research team and help us define the interaction solutions of the future. Our input and interaction research and development lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction and machine. We are seeking engineers to work on the “full stack” of HCI problems, from low-level input processing all the way up to the application and interface. Join our team of researchers, interaction designers, hardware engineers, neuroscientists as we bring a game changing technology to life and make science fiction a reality!

Research Engineer, Game Engine / Systems Responsibilities

• Design and implement features in Unreal Engine , that power experiences across RL-R
• Extend UE runtime features in deploying new tools and experiences
• Work closely with other team members who are building experiences with the game engine
• Investigate and improve software experience
• Work on Windows and Linux platforms
• Create high quality, performant, and maintainable code
• Document and support game engine specific features and code
• Partner closely with researchers to understand their tooling and experience needs

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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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.

$56.25 / hour to $173,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits

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