Lead AI Controls Scientist for Data Center Operations

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist in Advanced Control to lead the development of intelligent control for data centers. This role involves defining the roadmap, collaborating with internal and external teams, and innovating control strategies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, over 8 years of relevant experience, and a strong technical background. Compensation ranges from $184,000 to $257,000 annually, plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in advanced control and AI-driven control.
• Proven track record of research-to-production projects.
• Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the advanced control roadmap.
• Lead projects to develop deployable control strategies.
• Establish validation frameworks and safety guardrails.

Skills

Advanced control techniques

Applied reinforcement learning

Technical leadership

Communication to technical and non-technical audiences

Interdisciplinary research

Education

PhD in a science or engineering discipline

Tools

Data center operations

Building Management Systems

Digital twins

Job description

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist in Advanced Control to lead the development of intelligent control for data centers. This role involves defining the roadmap, collaborating with internal and external teams, and innovating control strategies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, over 8 years of relevant experience, and a strong technical background. Compensation ranges from $184,000 to $257,000 annually, plus bonuses and equity.