Hearing Research Scientist at Meta in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

The Health and Wellbeing Team at Meta is seeking a Hearing Scientist who will report to the Director of Health and Wellbeing Research and work alongside other members of the Health and Wellbeing team, aiming to improve health outcomes throughout the world. We seek someone with a drive to improve the lives of people with hearing impairments and a drive for innovation. This is an opportunity in hearing science to contribute through research to the developing Health and Wellness program and products at Meta.

Hearing Research Scientist Responsibilities:

• Be the domain expert in hearing science (psychoacoustics, auditory and speech perception) research, collaborating with other clinical research scientists, clinical operations, and biostatisticians.


• Contribute to the design and execution of research study protocols, for both internal and external studies with research organizations and vendors.


• Align operational aspects of research with the needs of other internal stakeholders including engineering, legal, and product requirements.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, record, and maintain accurate research data


• contribute to maintenance of relevant study documentation for reporting and compliance.


• Assist research team with the assessment and implementation of new processes to gain efficiencies for study set up and execution.


• Perform and interpret hearing-based assessments in relation to wearable devices

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD, or Masters in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Audiology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related field


• 6+ years experience in relevant hearing science products or research


• Experience working in multidisciplinary product development teams


• Experience in execution and reporting of hearing science research projects


• Demonstrated track record working with cross-functional teams spanning clinical research, engineering, product management, legal, etc.


• Proficiency with audio testing equipment, software, data analytical tools


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MATLAB or Python


• Research experience in hearing aids at a University, Research Center or Manufacturer


• Product development experience for a hearing aid manufacturer and/or managed clinical studies for a medical device company


• Experience working with engineers to develop and test hearing algorithms.

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.



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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@fb.com.


$177,000/year to $251,000/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. Apply Now