Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist

Job Description

Meta is seeking experienced Audio Applied Scientists to join the teams responsible for creating all of Meta's products used by billions of people around the world. This role involves researching, designing, and developing advanced signal processing algorithms with applications to speech and audio to support various communication experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years software development experience in industry settings
• 2+ years relevant audio software engineering experience including DSP/ML audio algorithm development in industry settings
• Experience with C or C++ and with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or similar
• Experience in any of the following areas: Small footprint ML, Differential DSP, Echo/Noise reduction, Spatial Processing, Hearing Aids

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop advanced signal processing algorithms with application to speech and audio
• Define and build new algorithms and add enhancements to existing algorithms to support human listening, machine listening, and other new experiences for communications
• Build specialized Machine Learning (ML) for resource constrained platforms (e.g., mobile/wearables). Explore new paradigms in AI and Machine learning
• Hands on with implementation and optimization of algorithms classical DSP and ML inference engines
• Contribute to roadmap planning for the next generation of platforms
• Collaborate with other researchers/scientists, engineers, cross-functional partners from multiple disciplines

Benefits

• Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.