Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Software Development
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Scientist
We are the teams who create all of Meta's products used by billions of people around the world. Want to build new features and improve existing products like Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search, AR/VR, GenAI and more? Want to solve unique, large scale, highly complex technical problems? Meta is seeking experienced Audio Applied Scientists to join our teams. You can help build the technologies that help us connect the next billion people, create new features that have billions of interactions per day and be a part of a team that’s working to help people connect with each other around the globe.
As an Audio Applied Scientist at Meta, you can help build new, innovative technologies and software that improve the way people work, play, and connect and especially how they hear the virtual and augmented world or interact with GenAI bots. What we build today could one day be the norm. So to be here today is to be part of a team shaping new products and technologies.
We may not have all the answers. But together, we're getting closer.
Software Engineer, Audio Applied Scientist 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 implementation and optimization of algorithms for 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
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Solid understanding in fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Machine Learning (ML)
5+ years of software development experience in audio, signal processing, or related technical domains
3+ years relevant audio software engineering experience including DSP/ML audio algorithm development in industry settings
Demonstrated communication skills and experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions and supporting cross functional teams
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
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
Proven track record of innovation as demonstrated by products shipped, publications and/or patents
Expertise in audio signal processing both classical and machine learning techniques
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience developing GenAI systems
Experience communicating technical concepts to peers, partners, and non-technical stakeholders through written and verbal channels (e.g., design docs, presentations, cross-functional reviews)
$154,003/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry:Internet
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