Meta
AI

Research Scientist, AI/ML (PhD)

Meta · London, ENG, GB

Actively hiring Posted 5 months ago

Responsibilities

  • Apply relevant AI and machine learning techniques to build Ads auction/user behaviour treatments
  • Develop novel, accurate AI algorithms and advanced systems for large scale applications
  • Work towards long-term ambitious production goals, while identifying intermediate milestones
  • Directly contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, developing reusable code, running evaluations, and organizing results
  • Work with large data, and contribute to development of large scale foundation models
  • Design methods, tools, and infrastructure to push forward the state of the art in AI

Basic qualifications

  • Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • Experience developing machine learning algorithms or machine learning infrastructure in Python, PyTorch, and/or C/C++
  • Experience in training, fine-tuning, and/or experimenting with foundation models beyond black-box use

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience in Reinforcement Learning, GenAI, Large Language Models, etc
  • Experience in Ads, especially in auction theory and implementation (bidding, budgeting, targeting)
  • Experience in User Behaviour modellling, Long-term Value optimization or Causal Learning

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.

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.

Tags & focus areas

Used for matching and alerts on DevFound
Machine Learning Data Science Ai
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how DevFound's AI matching, resumes, and referrals work.

DevFound's AI Copilot ingests your profile, goals, and live job data to deliver curated matches in seconds. Every match includes a resume variant, suggested referrals, and interview prep so you can act immediately. The more feedback you provide, the sharper the Copilot becomes.

AI-led job searches shrink the hours spent sifting through boards and formatting resumes. DevFound pairs automation with your personal outreach, so you reserve energy for interviews and negotiation. Traditional networking still matters, but AI gives you a lift before you even send a message.

Modern AI roles expect comfort with production-grade code, data fluency, and practical ML tooling. The strongest candidates pair deep technical chops with storytelling—translating model impact to product, GTM, and exec partners. Continuous learning keeps you ahead as stacks evolve.

DevFound rewards active seekers. Keep your profile fresh, respond to match quality prompts, and enable alerts so you never miss a role. The AI prioritizes companies and teams that align with your feedback, accelerating both introductions and interview invites.

High-density tech hubs continue to host the deepest AI talent pools, yet distributed teams are catching up fast. Use DevFound filters to hone in on onsite, hybrid, or fully remote roles and watch openings expand across time zones.

DevFound aggregates thousands of remote AI openings and flags the nuances—core hours, async culture, and visa needs—up front. The Copilot also recommends how to position your distributed work experience so hiring managers know you can thrive on a remote team.