AI Research Scientist - Speech & Language - Generative AI

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Research Scientist specialized in Speech and Language to join their dynamic team. This role involves pioneering research in speech-LLMs and applying cutting-edge AI techniques to enhance product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, a proven track record in AI research, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization that is shaping the future of communication technology and making a global impact through advanced speech and language systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative projects in an exciting and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field with a strong publication record.
• Experience in training and fine-tuning foundation models.

Responsibilities

• Contribute research to be applied in product development.
• Work towards ambitious research goals with milestones.

Skills

Speech Recognition

Speech Synthesis

Deep Learning

Machine Learning

Research Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science or Mathematics

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

We are looking for a Research Scientist (Speech and Language) to join the GenAI Speech team at Meta. The GenAI Speech team works on speech-LLMs, and leverages knowledge in areas like speech encoders, pre-training, post-training, reinforcement learning, LLM alignment, multimodal modeling, speech and audio processing, speech recognition, speech synthesis, and multilingual modeling.

Responsibilities:

• Work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones.
• Contribute research that can be applied to Meta product development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar quantitative field.
• Proven track record publications at peer-reviewed AI & speech conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ICASSP).
• Experience in training, fine-tuning, and/or experimenting with foundation models beyond black-box use.
• Familiarity with one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g. pytorch, tensorflow, …).
• Experience to communicate complex research for public audiences of peers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of work experience post PhD in a university, industry, or government lab(s), in a role with primary emphasis on AI research.
• High impact publications at leading AI and speech conferences and journals (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ICASSP).
• Experience with interdisciplinary and/or cross-collaboration.
• Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production.
• The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on Speech, Language, and LLM related topics and the experience to apply relevant AI and machine learning techniques to build intelligent rich speech & language systems that improve Meta's products and experiences.
• Candidates should have an interest in taking new research findings in this area and implementing them towards product needs.

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.

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$147,000/year to $208,000/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.