Join Our Team as a Research Scientist in Generative AI - Speech & Audio at Meta

Meta's Generative AI Organization is pioneering the future of AI with our commitment to building state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLM) that power Meta products and contribute to the open-source community. We are looking for an innovative Applied Research Scientist to enhance our capabilities in generative AI, specifically within our Audio division focused on speech and audio processing.

Opportunity Overview

As part of GenAI Audio, you'll engage in cutting-edge research and development of Speech & Audio foundation models. Our current project involves controllable generative speech synthesis aiming to equip AI agents with human-like voices. We have developed a Speech foundation model capable of synthesizing high-quality voices from short samples, and support deep voice cloning with extended samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms independently.
• Train advanced speech recognition models using extensive datasets.
• Evaluate the performance of speech models.
• Research and develop solutions for real-world speech recognition challenges.
• Develop machine learning models suitable for both server and embedded system deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with degree requirements completed prior to joining.
• Proven research experience in areas such as speech recognition, speech processing, or machine learning.
• Practical experience with speech recognition algorithms, systems and model training.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in deep learning, neural networks, and machine learning libraries like Pytorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience with Python and shell script programming.
• Eligibility to obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain it during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing scalable machine learning models related to automatic speech recognition or speech synthesis.
• Experience with large-scale model training and implementing complex algorithms.
• Strong publication record in prominent workshops, journals, or conferences like ICASSP or INTERSPEECH.
• Proven ability to transition concepts from research to production.
• Experience in solving complex issues with innovative solutions and evaluating different approaches.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in a cross-functional team environment.

Why Meta?

Since our founding, Meta has been at the forefront of connecting people globally. From Facebook to future forward projects like augmented and virtual reality, we continue to innovate beyond the physical and digital barriers. Join us to be a part of crafting the next era in social technology.

Meta offers a competitive salary ranging from $143,000 to $208,000 per year, along with a bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

At Meta, we are dedicated to ensuring inclusion and support in our recruitment processes for individuals with disabilities, different health conditions, or those who require other accommodations. Reach out to us at [email protected] for assistance.

Apply Today!

Ready to advance the field of AI in speech and audio? Apply to become a Research Scientist in Generative AI - Speech & Audio at Meta and help shape the future of tech.

Location & Salary

This position is available at multiple Meta locations worldwide. Compensation includes a base salary, bonuses, equity, and additional benefits. Learn more about our inclusive employment philosophy and benefits by getting in touch with us!