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Exclusive: Facebook Hiring Spree Hints At Ambitions In Virtual Reality And Beyond

By Ron Burgundy,
January 18, 2015 in Tech News

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Posted January 18, 2015

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Posted January 18, 2015

By Alexei Oreskovic and Bill Rigby SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Virtual reality goggles, drones and data centers are all driving a hiring spree at Facebook Inc that is set to swell its ranks as much as 14 percent in the near term, according to a review of job listings on the company's website. Oculus Rift, the maker of virtual reality headsets that Facebook acquired in a $2 billion deal last year, is among the key areas slated for growth, with 54 jobs listed on its website, according to a review by Reuters of listings. Among the roles that Facebook needs to fill for the Oculus business are managers to oversee logistics, procurement and global supply chain planning - a sign, some analysts say, that the product is nearing its commercial release. The market for virtual reality headsets is still nascent.