Fundamental AI Research Scientist, Language - FAIR (PhD)

Facebook; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research Scientist to join its cutting-edge AI research team. This role focuses on advancing the science of intelligent machines and requires expertise in machine learning, computational statistics, and applied mathematics. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. and first-authored publications in prestigious conferences. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that influences product development and impacts the future of technology. If you're passionate about AI and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or in process in AI, computer science, or related fields.
• First-authored publications in peer-reviewed conferences.

Responsibilities

• Perform research to advance intelligent machines.
• Contribute to publications and open-source high-quality code.

Skills

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Computational Statistics

Applied Mathematics

Python Programming

Research Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Ph.D. in AI or related field

Job description

**Summary:**

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join our Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) Team, a research organization focused on making significant progress in AI. Individuals in this role are expected to be recognized experts in identified research areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational statistics, and applied mathematics, particularly including areas such as deep learning, graphical models, reinforcement learning, computer perception, natural language processing and data representation. The desired candidate will have a keen interest in producing new science to understand intelligence and technology to make computers more intelligent.

**Required Skills:**

Fundamental AI Research Scientist, Language - FAIR (PhD) Responsibilities:

1. Perform research to advance the science and technology of intelligent machines

2. Perform research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio and other modalities)

3. Work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones

4. Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing publications

5. Contribute research that can be applied to Meta's product development

6. Open source high quality code and produce reproducible research

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

7. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.

8. Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in AI, computer science, data science, or related technical fields.

9. First-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences, such as ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, and other similar venues

10. Research background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational statistics, applied mathematics, or related areas.

11. Experience in developing and debugging in Python or similar programming languages.

12. Experience in communicating research for public audiences of peers

13. Experience in theoretical and empirical research and for addressing research problems

14. Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

15. Experience collaborating in a team environment on research projects.

16. Research and engineering experience demonstrated via publications, grants, fellowships, patents, internships, work experience, open source code, and / or coding competitions.

**Public Compensation:**

$117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

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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