Software Engineer Intern, Gameplay Engineering

Meta Platforms, Inc.
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Job Description

We’re looking for talented, creative software engineers passionate about advancing the boundaries of input in AR/VR. The ideal candidate has interest in building gameplay systems, user interfaces, and working with novel input and controls in an ambiguous technology space. This position will afford you the opportunity to explore the meaning and implementation of future input devices in spatial computing by working full stack with input devices and technologies.

You will become part of a full-stack hardware, software, and design team exploring new input devices and technologies in AR/VR. You will participate in input explorations and prototyping, partnering closely with designers to rapidly search and explore the space. We want people who work well in teams; can brainstorm big ideas; have great product sense; work in ambiguous technology areas; have an eye for detail, and are comfortable working on a variety of software systems and wearing a lot of hats.

Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Software Engineer Intern, Gameplay Engineering Responsibilities

  • Anchor software development efforts for multi-modal input exploration in AR
  • Develop software for a variety of hardware and software input, including novel sensing systems, and haptic devices, and potentially perform bring-up.
  • Develop responsive heuristics for novel interaction paradigms
  • Write clean, readable code
  • debug complex problems that span systems
  • prioritize ruthlessly and get things done with a high level of efficiency
  • Learn constantly, educate others, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of AR/VR problem solving

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Masters degree in Computer Science, Applied Math or a related STEM field
  • Hands-on experience with computer graphics, rendering, game engines, tooling, or user interface heuristics
  • 1+ year of experience with C# / Unity or equivalent programming language
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math or a related STEM field
  • Experience working in 3D in Unity, Unreal, or a proprietary game engines
  • Experience working with hand tracking / controller input in AR/VR, including knowledge of Meta’s InteractionSDK
  • HCI and Design Thinking experience
  • Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship

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.

$6,800/month to $10,250/month + benefits

Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s final level and final location. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include the company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity, or benefits , if applicable.

Company Info.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms (formerly known as Facebook Inc.) is a large technology company that was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and several of his college roommates. The company is based in Menlo Park, California, and is primarily known for its flagship social media platform, Facebook. In addition to its consumer-facing products, Meta Platforms also offers a range of advertising and marketing services to businesses and organizations.

  • Industry
    Advertising,Consumer electronics,Social media Company,Artificial intelligence
  • No. of Employees
    76,000
  • Location
    1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
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