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.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

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

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

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.
$117,000/year 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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