AI Specialist - Product and Applied Research

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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.Minimum QualificationsCurrently 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 MetaResearch and/or work in machine learning, NLP, reinforcement learning, deep learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval or computer visionJava or C++, Perl, PHP or PythonPreferred QualificationsExperience with developing scalable machine learning models in at least one of the following areas: Crawling, indexing, extraction, retrieval, ranking, recommendations, measurement, tooling, evaluation, query understanding, planning, vector databases, or embeddingsExperience with large scale model training, implementing algorithms, and evaluating speech-based systemsExperience taking ideas from research to productionExperience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and broad points of view to determine a path forwardExperience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environmentFirst author publications experience at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, and ACL)ResponsibilitiesDevelop highly scalable algorithms based on state-of-the-art machine learning and neutral network methodologiesSuggest, collect, and synthesize requirements and create effective feature roadmapCode deliverables in tandem with the engineering teamAdapt standard machine learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)Perform specific responsibilities which vary by teamResearch, design, and develop new algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platformsGather data for machine-learning training; train new ranking models and run experimentsIdentify potential improvements in company's software and technology productsResearch and present effects of current engineering efforts on Meta's market standing from an economic and game-theoretic point of viewDevelop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, data regression, and rules based modelsAbout 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.