Postdoctoral Researcher, AI and Systems Co-design Team

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Menlo Park seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher for the AI and Systems Co-design Team. The role focuses on analyzing AI hardware, software, and algorithm bottlenecks, and advancing AI infrastructure through state-of-the-art research.

You will publish results, open source code, and collaborate with teams across disciplines while building a future research program at Meta. Strong publication history and PhD near completion are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completion before joining Meta.
• PhD near completion in CS or related field.
• Track record of consistent publications in theoretical and/or empirical research.
• Experience researching AI hardware, software, and algorithms.
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at hire and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hardware architecture and software to analyze scalability bottlenecks in AI and Compute Fleet.
• Conduct state-of-the-art research to advance AI infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across disciplines and contribute to research product development.
• Influence research communities by publishing high-quality work.
• Open source research code and ensure reproducible results.
• Share advances with internal talks and notes, inviting leading researchers to Meta.
• Build a research program for future work.

Skills

Publications

Research experience

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

PhD near completion

Job description

Conduct research across AI hardware, software, and algorithms.

Postdoctoral Researcher, AI and Systems Co-design Team Responsibilities:

• Utilize extensive understanding of hardware architecture and software to analyze the scalability bottlenecks in our AI and Compute Fleet
• Conduct state-of-the-art research to advance the science and technology of AI infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with the team as well as cross-functional partners across a broad range of disciplines and contribute towards Meta's research product development
• Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing high-quality publications
• Open source research code and conduct reproducible research
• Bring the latest ideas to Meta, e.g., through inviting leading researchers to talk about their work at Meta, through sharing advances in the field through internal talks and notes
• Build a research program for your future

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 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
• Close to completing/recently completed PhD in CS or related fields
• Track record of consistent publications reflecting expertise in theoretical and/or empirical research
• Relevant research experience working onAI hardware, software, and algorithms
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by publications at leading workshops, journals and conferences
• Experience with driving research at the individual or team level in large-scale ML Systems/Compiler, AI Accelerator, and/or Distributed Systems

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.

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$154,000/year to $217,000/year + 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.