Software Engineer, Machine Learning RecSys

Software Engineer, Machine Learning RecSysMeta is seeking talented Machine Learning engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products, with the mission of connecting 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 and working on exciting projects that have a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate 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.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience2+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language1+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, llms or artificial intelligenceExperience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or HackExperience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impactKnowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scriptsTrack record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnershipsProven experience designing, building, or deploying recommendation systems (e.g., collaborative filtering, content-based, hybrid approaches, personalization at scale)Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliabilityExperience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or another ML-related fieldExposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applicationsExperience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TensorFlowPublications in top-tier conferences/journals, patents, or open-source contributions in the recommendations or LLM spaceHands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs), such as BERT, GPT, or similar architectures, including fine-tuning, integration, or application in production environmentsDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies