Research Engineer, Speech & Language - Generative AI

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Research Engineer focusing on Speech and Language within the Generative AI team. This role involves applying cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques to enhance products and experiences through innovative speech-LLM technology. You will design and develop advanced systems, contribute to large-scale foundation models, and push the boundaries of language modeling. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machine learning and speech processing, making impactful contributions to the future of social technology. Embrace the chance to shape the next evolution in communication and connection.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in machine learning and AI research.
• Experience in developing algorithms for speech generation.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI algorithms for large scale speech-LLM applications.
• Contribute to experiments and organize results.

Skills

Machine Learning

Speech and Audio Processing

Generative AI

Large Language Models

Python

PyTorch

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

MSc or PhD in Artificial Intelligence

Tools

PyTorch

Machine Learning Infrastructure

Job description

Research Engineer, Speech & Language - Generative AI

We are looking for a Research Engineer (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, multi-modal, modeling, speech and audio processing, speech recognition, speech synthesis, and multilingual modeling.

Research Engineer, Speech & Language - Generative AI Responsibilities

Apply relevant AI and machine learning techniques to build speech-LLM technology that will improve Meta products and experiences

Develop novel, accurate AI algorithms and advanced systems for large scale applications

Directly contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, developing reusable code, running evaluations, and organizing results

Work with large data, and contribute to development of large scale foundation models

Design methods, tools, and infrastructure to push forward the state of the art in large language models.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, large language models, speech and audio processing, speech generation, or related fields.

Experience developing machine learning algorithms or machine learning infrastructure in Python, PyTorch, and/or C/C++

4+ year(s) of work experience in an industry, university, or government lab

Direct experience in generative AI and LLM research.

Preferred Qualifications

A MSc or PhD in Artificial Intelligence (AI), computer science, or related technical fields.

Publication track record at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ICASSP, Interspeech)

Experience with large scale model training, implementing algorithms, and evaluating systems

Candidates should have an interest in taking new research findings in this area and implementing them towards product needs.

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.

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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.

$85.10/hour to $251,000/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.

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