AI Research Scientist, CoreML - Monetization

Meta's Monetization pillar is at the cutting edge of delivering highly personalized ads that create maximum value for both users and advertisers. Within this pillar, the Ranking & AI (RAI) Research team drives state-of-the-art research initiatives, focusing on high-impact, high-risk projects-true moonshots-with the potential to redefine Meta's monetization strategies. By consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we deliver breakthrough innovations that not only advance Meta's business objectives but also result in publications at top-tier conferences. Inspired by recent breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs), the RAI Sequence Learning team is pioneering a transformative approach to recommender systems. We are reimagining recommendation as a generative sequence modeling problem, moving beyond traditional methods that treat recommendations as classification tasks on pairs. Instead, our approach models user and ad content, as well as historical interaction data, as sequences-unlocking new possibilities for personalization and relevance. As a research scientist on this team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and business at Meta, especially as we enter the era of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Your contributions will directly influence the trajectory of Meta's monetization strategies and help define the next generation of recommender systems.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experiencePhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a relevant technical field3+ years of industry research experience in LLM/NLP, computer vision, or related AI/ML model trainingExperience as a technical lead on a team and/or leading complex technical projects from end-to-endPublications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, CVPR, ICCV, ACL)Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorchMust obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employmentPreferred QualificationsA track record of impactful research in the ranking/retrieval/recommendation space, as demonstrated by publications, open-source contributions, or real-world deploymentsFirst-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, CVPR, ICCV, ACL)Experience in pre-training, post-training, fine-tuning modelsExperience in causal learning, sequence learning, classification, neural networks, graph learning, items associated, in-depth content understanding (user behavior, user interaction)Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and broad points of view to determine a path forwardWilling to collaborate with others in a productive, interdisciplinary environmentResponsibilitiesExtracting meaningful signals from both 1st-party and 3rd-party data sourcesAdvancing representation learningScaling solutions to efficiently process hundreds of billions of data pointsDriving continuous algorithmic innovationSeamlessly productionizing research breakthroughs all while optimizing serving costsAbout MetaMeta 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.Equal Employment OpportunityMeta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.