Research Engineer, XR Health & Wellness AI
6 days ago• Sunnyvale, CA
We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning (ML) Engineer to join our team in developing cutting-edge algorithms for health & wellness. In this role, you will be working with research scientists and engineers and apply your expertise in machine learning, signal processing, and software development to build and deploy models that can accurately detect and predict various health conditions.
Research Engineer, XR Health & Wellness AI Responsibilities:
- Build, iterate and optimize ML models and experiment to build state-of-the art performance within wearables constraints
- Develop and implement data augmentation techniques to improve model performance and robustness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and clinical experts, to integrate ML models into existing systems and products
- Evaluate and optimize model performance using various metrics and techniques, such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and ROC-AUC
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning, signal processing, and related fields, and apply this knowledge to improve model performance and innovation
- Document and communicate technical findings and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices for ML engineering within the company
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in machine learning, signal processing, and software development
- Demonstrated experiences in delivering software implementations in languages such as Python
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
- Familiarity with signal processing techniques and libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction
- Evidenced success with problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and working on time-sensitive projects
- Experience with wearable device data, or other relevant healthcare data sources
- Knowledge of biosignals, and applications including sleep, sleep apnea, Heart Rate Variability, and other health-related topics
- Experience with transfer learning, domain adaptation, and few-shot learning
- Familiarity with Explainable AI (XAI) techniques and libraries such as LIME, SHAP, or TreeExplainer
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$70.67/hour to $208,000/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.
Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2c9KMAR
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-06T00:27:25
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
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