Meta
AI

AI Research Scientist, SysML - FAIR

Meta · Boston, MA, US · $184k - $257k

Actively hiring Posted 3 months ago

Responsibilities

  • Carry out cutting-edge research to advance the science and technology of machine learning systems
  • Perform research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, and other modalities)
  • Contribute research that leads to innovations in: scalable machine learning systems, resource-efficient AI data and algorithm scaling and neural network architectures, memory and energy-efficient AI systems, environmentally-sustainable AI system and hardware designs
  • Devise better data-driven models of AI system design and optimization
  • Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results
  • Publish research results and contribute to research that impacts Meta product development

Basic qualifications

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, & 2+ years of equivalent domain-specific industry experience
  • Experience with Python, C++, C, Rust or other related languages and with PyTorch framework
  • Experience developing and optimizing systems for at-scale machine learning execution
  • Experience devising data-driven models and real-system experiments and design implementation for AI system optimization
  • Experience with scalable machine learning systems, resource-efficient AI data and algorithm scaling, or neural network architectures
  • Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward
  • Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Preferred qualifications

  • Proven track record of achieving significant results and publications as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as publications at leading workshops, journals or conferences such as MLSys, ISCA, ASPLOS, HPCA, PLDI, CGO, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or similar
  • Demonstrated research and software engineering experience via work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)

About the company

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.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

$184,000/year to $257,000/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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