Research Scientist

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses.
Burlingame, CA, USA
$180,960 - $200,200
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · AR/VR

Description For Research Scientist

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join their team. The role involves researching, designing, and developing new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platforms. You'll be working on large-scale distributed software systems, utilizing machine learning and statistics to build algorithms, and solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with experience in deep learning, NLP, Generative AI, and on-device algorithm or distributed system development. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the next evolution in social technology, including augmented and virtual reality experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing large-scale distributed software systems
  • Training new ranking models and running experiments
  • Creating tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems
  • Suggesting and synthesizing system requirements from stakeholders
  • Analyzing and resolving computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint

The role requires expertise in:

  • Deep learning, NLP, or Generative AI
  • Machine learning, applied mathematics, or physics
  • Developing machine learning models at scale
  • Leveraging synthetic data to improve model performance
  • Programming in C/C++, Python, GraphQL, JavaScript, or shell scripts

Meta offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $180,960 to $200,200 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other needs during the recruiting process.

Join Meta and help shape the future of digital connection beyond the constraints of screens, distance, and even the rules of physics.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Research Scientist

  • Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques
  • Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems
  • Utilize technical research background to train new ranking models and run experiments
  • Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems
  • Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms
  • Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders
  • Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint

Requirements For Research Scientist

Python
JavaScript
  • PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Research experience in deep learning, NLP, or Generative AI
  • Experience with machine learning, applied mathematics, or physics
  • Ability to develop machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
  • Skills in solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
  • Experience leveraging synthetic data to improve model performance
  • Proficiency in developing and debugging using C/C++, Python, GraphQL, JavaScript, or shell scripts
  • Experience with on-device algorithm or distributed system development

Benefits For Research Scientist

401k
Equity
Medical Insurance
  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance

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