Dec 06 2019

5 Ways Reality Labs built for the future in 2019

By Meta Careers
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This was an exciting year for augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) at Meta. As we plan for the new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned and how we’ve grown in 2019. Working on breakthrough technology while building the team from the ground up was a key theme this year. See how our innovative team members came together to radically change the way people work, play and connect across distances with AR/VR technology.

1. Empowering immersive connections

“The Reality Labs team is bringing products, platforms, and experiences to life. The org is made of problem solvers and visionaries working across many functions—including hardware, software, product management, product design, research, technical program management, marketing, sales, operations and more.”
="A woman plays a game while wearing an Oculus headset"

2. Growing our team while building category-defining technology

“On the Reality Labs hardware team, we developed ideas and built prototypes at lightning speed and we landed on our smart calling device Portal. On top of all this, we were challenged to grow our team alongside the technology. We’re still hard at work today creating category-defining products that everyone can use and enjoy, and team diversity is vital to our success. The more our team can represent the people who will use it, the higher chance we have to get the product right.”
(Read the full story: Rafael Camargo, VP Hardware)
="Rafael smiles while standing on a balcony in Meta's Menlo Park office"

3. Applying research science in a new context

“I grew up in France with my father and mother who came from a family of farmers. They encouraged me to pursue what I wanted, which turned out to be a curiosity for integrated circuits. As I developed my career in academia, I worked in silicon research for the French government and a trip to Stanford showed me all the exciting new opportunities I could apply my research in a completely different context. Now I lead the Reality Labs Silicon Research Team.”
="Edith sits at her desk"

4. Solving tough technical challenges that transform how people connect

“In this fast-growing field, we get to work on tough technical challenges that will bridge the distance between our families across the globe in new immersive ways. We’re opening up possibilities to transform the way people connect and deepen connections, and that’s incredibly motivating to me.”
(Read the full story: Fiona F., Engineering Director)
="Fiona stands by a railing outside of a jewelry store"

5. Building for everyone with a diverse team

“When it comes to augmented/virtual reality, Meta is at the forefront of creating cutting-edge technology that will help bring people together in new immersive ways. My team focuses on what the software and user interface could look like when people connect through this technology. If we’re going to use different types of glasses all day, I want to make sure there are people like me building the foundation. Our team shares my passion for diversity and optimism, and we work together to cultivate a culture that encourages everyone to bring their interests to the table. We’re building tech for everyone, so that means we need everyone to build.”
(Read the full story: Joshua M., Product Manager)
="Joshua tests out a Quest headset at his desk"
Looking for more stories about the people and teams that make up Reality Labs at Meta? Visit our Reality Labs Careers page to learn more about who we are, the innovative tech we build, and opportunities to join us as we build the future—together!

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