Research Engineer - FAIR Core Learning

Meta is seeking a Research Engineer to join our Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) Team, a research organization focused on making significant progress in AI. Advances in AI are key to our mission, spanning some of the most pressing research challenges of our generation across such areas as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational statistics, and applied mathematics, particularly including areas such as deep learning, generative models, reinforcement learning, computer perception, natural language processing. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in producing new science to understand intelligence and technology to make computers more intelligent, or to work on more applied problems across the company.Research Engineer - FAIR Core Learning Responsibilities

• Develop highly scalable algorithms based on machine learning and neural network methodologies.
• Collaborate with FAIR scientists on novel research in generative modeling, complex systems, and reinforcement learning.
• Apply knowledge of relevant research domains and coding skills to platform and framework development projects.
• Adapt machine learning and neural network algorithms to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, GPUs, TPUs, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
• One or more years experience in reinforcement learning and/or generative modeling.
• Currently 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 Meta.
• Experience developing machine learning algorithms or machine learning infrastructure in Python and PyTorch.
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry research experience in reinforcement learning and/or generative modeling.
• Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward.
• Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment.
• Publication track record at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc.
• Software engineer experience demonstrated via an internship, work experience, coding competitions.

LocationsAbout Meta 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 committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com. $117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.