Research Scientist, Machine Learning (PhD)

Meta is seeking talented engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who can help us advance the way people connect globally. If you're interested in joining a world-class team of industry veterans and working on exciting projects that have a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.Research Scientist, Machine Learning (PhD) Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences

Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies

Develop reusable software components for interfacing with back-end platforms

Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance

Lead complex technical or product efforts and provide technical guidance to peers

Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications

Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues

Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies

Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding

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

2+ years of programming experience in a relevant language OR a PhD + 9 months programming experience in a relevant language

Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships

Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques

Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB

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

Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at workshops or conferences such as KDD, NeurIPS, ICML, WWW, ACL, ICLR, CVPR or similar

Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications

Research and/or hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Machine Learning, NLP, Recommendation Systems, Pattern Recognition, Data Mining, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence or other relevant fields

Interpersonal experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

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

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
$56.25/hour to $173,000/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.

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