AI Research Engineer, Computer Vision - FAIR

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking an AI Research Engineer specializing in Computer Vision to drive cutting-edge research and development. This role involves leading projects that enhance the state of the art in computer vision, collaborating with top-tier scientists and engineers, and optimizing software tools to accelerate research outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deep learning, proficiency in Python and PyTorch, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology. Join this forward-thinking team to contribute to groundbreaking advancements that connect billions of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Deep Learning, Computer Vision, or AI Infrastructure.
• Experience coding software and executing complex experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research in advancing computer vision.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers in a cross-functional team.

Skills

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Python

PyTorch

C++

CUDA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

PhD in computer vision or machine learning

Job description

Meta FAIR is one of the top industrial research organizations in the world. In the FAIR Perception team, we publish groundbreaking papers (e.g., SAM, SAM 2, Masked Autoencoders, Hiera) and collaborate closely with Applied Research and Meta production teams to bring the latest research findings to Meta's products for connecting billions of users.

We are driving an ambitious agenda building on the success of SAM, SAM 2, and other related works to create foundation models for computer vision and language. We develop state-of-the-art models, large-scale datasets, and interactive demos to drive impact. We are looking for engineers interested in software engineering and computer vision research.

AI Research Engineer, Computer Vision - FAIR

Responsibilities:

1. Lead, collaborate, and execute research advancing the state of the art in computer vision.
2. Contribute to experimental design, implementation, evaluation, and reporting results.
3. Work with and create large datasets and evaluation benchmarks.
4. Collaborate with scientists and engineers in a cross-functional team.
5. Build optimized software tools and infrastructure to accelerate research outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2. Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3. 3+ years of experience in Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Graphics, Robotics, or AI Infrastructure.
4. Experience coding software and executing complex experiments.
5. Research experience in areas like computer vision, multimodal perception, NLP, or HCI+perception.
6. Proficiency with Python and PyTorch.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. PhD in computer vision, machine learning, or related areas.
2. Author-contributed research publications in AI conferences such as ICCV, CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, NAACL.
3. Experience with C++, CUDA, and model optimization.

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies to connect people, foster communities, and grow businesses. From Facebook's launch in 2004 to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta empowers billions worldwide. Moving beyond 2D screens, Meta is exploring immersive experiences like AR and VR to shape the next evolution in social technology. Our team helps build a future beyond current digital connections—beyond screens, distance, and even physics.

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as permitted by law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program where required. We may use AI and machine learning in our hiring process.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

Compensation ranges from $70.67/hour to $208,000/year plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Benefits information is available at Meta's website.