AI Research Scientist - Language (Technical Leadership)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AI Research Scientist specializing in language to enhance its products through advanced machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and possess a strong publication history in AI and related fields. Responsibilities include advancing AI technology, leading research projects, and collaborating on cross-functional teams to drive product development.

Benefits

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience holding a faculty or industry researcher position.
• Proven publication record in machine learning and AI.
• Experience leading teams and applying research to production.

Responsibilities

• Advance the science and technology of intelligent machines.
• Lead and collaborate on research projects in AI.
• Design end-to-end systems for machine learning applications.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI Research

Python

C/C++

Data Science

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant technical field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

Meta is seeking Research Scientists to join our AI Research and Development organizations. The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on Language related topics and the experience to apply relevant AI and machine learning techniques to build intelligent rich language systems that improve Meta's products and experiences. Candidates should have an equal interest in taking new research findings in this area and implementing them towards product needs. We are hiring in multiple locations.

AI Research Scientist - Language (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities:

• Help advance the science and technology of intelligent machines
• Work on research projects, strategies, and problems of moderate to high complexity and scope. Can identify and define both short & medium term objectives
• Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing publications
• Establish connection with cross-functional partners and contribute research with the goal of applying to Meta's product development
• Lead and collaborate on research projects within a team
• Design policies, processes, procedures, methods, tests, and/or components, from the ground up for end-to-end systems
• Apply in-depth knowledge of how the machine learning system interacts with the other systems around it
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience holding a faculty, industry, or government researcher position
• Ph.D. and publications in machine learning, AI, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, or related technical fields
• Proven track record of recent and consistent publication/citation history
• Experience leading a team in solving modeling problems using AI/ML approaches
• Experience in applying research to production problems
• Experience communicating research for public audiences of peers
• Experience in developing and debugging in Python, C/C++, or C#
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of work experience post PhD in a university, industry, or government lab(s), in a role with primary emphasis on AI research.
• 4+ years of experience as technical lead for a project of 4 or more individuals.
• First-author publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI).
• Experience with interdisciplinary and/or cross-collaboration.
• Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production.
  
  

About 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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$213,000/year to $293,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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.