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Robotic Controls Researcher

Meta
Redmond, WA$122k–$181kPosted Aug 4, 2026
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Robotic Controls Researcher

Meta Redmond, WA

Robotic Controls Researcher

Meta Redmond, WA 1 week ago 59 applicants

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$122,000.00/yr - $181,000.00/yr We are seeking a robotic controls researcher to work with a collaborative team within Meta’s Reality Lab Research. This team is leveraging recent advances in robot embodiments, tools for data collection, and modern control policies, to advance robotic dexterous manipulation. The chosen candidate will work with a highly interdisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and designers, and will have access to advanced technology, resources, and testing facilities.

Robotic Controls Researcher Responsibilities:

  • Conducting collaborative research on developing control algorithms for a wide range of robotics platforms
  • Development of model predictive control approaches mapping robot observations and target references to low-level actuation control signals
  • Development of robotic data collection sets and evaluations

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or in a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with both traditional reflexive controllers (PID, LQR, OSC) and modern predictive controllers (MPCs)
  • Experience with generative AI models such as transformers, LLMs, VLMs, VLAs, and diffusion models
  • A track record of research contributions with your work published in top conferences and journals such as Robotics (RSS, ICRA, IROS, CoRL, T-RO, IJRR), Machine Learning (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, JMLR), and Computer Vision (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, TPAMI)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant degree and 5+ years experience in robotic control systems
  • 2+ years experience with both traditional reflexive controllers (PID, LQR, OSC) and modern predictive controllers (MPCs)
  • Experience with physical systems, including interfacing with novel sensors and actuators
  • Experience working with robot manipulation
  • Experience with robotic data collection for training autonomous control policy models

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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$122,000/year to $181,000/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.

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance

  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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