Job Opportunity: Fundamental AI Research Scientist (PhD) at Meta

Meta is on the lookout for a Research Scientist to join our Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team. Our dedicated research organization is committed to advancing the cutting-edge in AI technology.

Position Overview

We are seeking experts in diverse research areas such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computational Statistics
• Applied Mathematics

Key topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Deep Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Speech and Vision
• Multimodality
• Multilinguality
• Representation Learning
• AI Safety
• Foundations of Generative Modeling
• Social Implications of AI

The ideal candidate will be passionate about advancing the scientific understanding of intelligence and technology to achieve cutting-edge machine intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pioneering research to enhance intelligent machine technologies.
• Conduct studies to understand the semantics of data from various modalities (images, video, text, audio, etc.).
• Target long-term research objectives while also hitting immediate milestones.
• Influence the progress within relevant research communities by publishing high-impact research.
• Produce high-quality open-source code and ensure the reproducibility of research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a PhD degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed before joining Meta.
• A robust research background in areas such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Statistics, or Applied Mathematics.
• A proven track record of theoretical or empirical research, demonstrated through published research.
• Proficiency in development and debugging using Python or similar programming languages.
• Experience in data analysis and collection from diverse sources.
• Work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and ongoing authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial research and engineering experience evidenced by grants, fellowships, patents, internships, work experience, or coding competitions.
• First-authored publications presented at peer-reviewed conferences like ICML, NeuRIPS, ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, FacCT, CCS, or IEEE S&P.
• Expertise in solving complex problems, analyzing tradeoffs, and considering diverse perspectives.
• Experience working in collaborative research environments.
• Excellent skills in communicating research to a public audience of peers.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that connect people, foster communities, and enable businesses to thrive. Since the inception of Facebook in 2004, we've transformed how people connect. Applications like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp have empowered billions globally. Now, Meta is pioneering beyond 2D screens toward immersive, augmented, and virtual reality experiences, paving the way for the next evolution in social technology.

Join us at Meta to help shape a future that transcends the current digital connection capabilities—beyond screens, breaking distance barriers, and redefining what's possible within the laws of physics.

Meta is dedicated to providing reasonable support for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance, please reach out to .

Company Name: Meta

Job Title: Fundamental AI Research Scientist, FAIR (PhD)