Linguistic Engineer

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 189,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meta is seeking a Linguistic Engineer to build multilingual datasets and models powering its multimodal voice assistant and NLP components. You will collaborate with ML teams across ASR/TTS, NLU, NLG, Dialog, and Knowledge Graph initiatives.

The ideal candidate has strong data-analytic skills, experience shaping data pipelines, and a passion for multilingual NLP. You will contribute to dataset quality, evaluation, and scalable data systems used across platforms in a fast-paced AI environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as data scientist, software engineer, computational linguist or in similar role.
• Experience with programming and data analysis with languages and platforms such as Python, SQL, PHP/Hack
• Experience with text analysis, scripting, relational database, No SQL databases or similar
• Experience shipping multiple products across various platforms
• Degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related fields, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Build datasets, pipelines, and models for ML applications
• Directly support product development with rules, prompts, and data patches
• Evaluate the quality of models and product experiences and close the feedback loop
• Identify and document repeatable practices for data quality, pipeline reliability, and model evaluation and improve procedures across data systems
• Drive and deliver projects from conceptualization through launch and beyond with continual improvement and support
• Design and conduct product experiments
• Identify and scope undefined problems, propose structured approaches, and deliver solutions with measurable outcomes
• Manage and prioritize concurrent work streams based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and data science

Skills

Data analysis

Python

SQL

NLP

Linguistics

Multilingual NLP

Education

Linguistics or Computer Science degree

Job description

Meta's Reality Labs Wearables division is developing future products in augmented reality and virtual reality. Our work in conversational AI, computer vision, advanced optics, eye tracking, machine learning and reasoning will enable and empower consumers and businesses in new ways.As a Linguistic Engineer (LE), you will focus on helping deliver datasets, models, and knowledge that power the ML systems across all components in the multimodal assistant product, such as ASR/TTS, NLU, NLG, Dialog, LLMs, and Knowledge Graph. The Linguistic Engineer delivers datasets, consistent models and representations across languages and areas, as well as data infrastructure that powers the voice assistant product.The ideal candidate has demonstrated technical, analytical, and collaboration skills with experience in building datasets for ML applications. Experience as an ML practitioner is useful but not required as the role focuses on the datasets and provides an opportunity to interface and work directly with ML teams as part of the greater voice assistant organization.Experience with data tools, pipelines, and analytics is needed for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience working with multilingual datasets or multilingual NLP systems, have an interest in NLP and/or conversational AI systems and being at the forefront of advancements in conversational AI systems. A plus is experience in any subfield of computational linguistics, though that is not specifically a requirement for the role.Linguistic Engineer Responsibilities:Build datasets, pipelines, and models for ML applicationsDirectly support product development with rules, prompts, and data patchesEvaluate the quality of models and product experiences and close the feedback loopClearly communicate with project stakeholdersIdentify and document repeatable practices for data quality, pipeline reliability, and model evaluation and improve procedures across data systemsDrive and deliver projects from conceptualization through launch and beyond with continual improvement and supportDesign and conduct product experimentsIdentify and scope undefined problems, propose structured approaches, and deliver solutions with measurable outcomesManage and prioritize concurrent work streams based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and data scienceMinimum Qualifications:Experience as data scientist, software engineer, computational linguist or in similar roleExperience with programming and data analysis with languages and platforms such as Python, SQL, PHP/HackExperience with text analysis, scripting, relational database, No SQL databases or similarExperience shipping multiple products across various platformsDegree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related fields, or equivalent experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Fluency in additional languages is preferred because the role involves building and evaluating multilingual datasets and models for the voice assistant productExperience designing and conducting data experimentsAdvanced coursework and/or research in Linguistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Linguistics, Information Systems, or related fieldsDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience with version control, unit tests, and other programming best practicesExperience with larger scripting projects that involve combining language data from different sources, computing complex metrics over large datasets, and so onDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesPractical knowledge of the relationship between data and machine learning modelsAbout 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].$138,000/year to $189,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.