Research scientist

Summary:

The AI Research Scientist role conducts cutting-edge research and develops advanced machine learning models-particularly in large language models, and recommendation systems-to drive innovation in content and user understanding, retrieval, and ranking. These deliverables directly enhance Meta's products by powering more accurate, efficient, and personalized recommendations across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and other platforms. By pushing the boundaries of AI, the role supports Meta's business growth, improves user experiences, and enables scalable solutions that benefit Meta's customers and people.

Required Skills:

AI Research Scientist, MRS AI (PhD) Responsibilities:

Collaborate, and execute on research that pushes forward the state of the art in large language model research

Directly contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, running evaluations, and organizing results

Contribute to publications and open-sourcing efforts

Help identify long-term research goals as well as intermediate milestones

Prioritize research that can be applied to Meta's product development

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related technical fields

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward

Experience with deep learning frameworks (such as pytorch, tensorflow) and Python

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as publications at leading workshops, journals or conferences

Demonstrated research and software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Experience with manipulating and analyzing complex, large scale, high-dimensionality data from varying sources

Public Compensation:

$117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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.

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