Research Scientist, Machine Learning & Signal Processing [Technical Leadership]

Meta; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

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Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to lead applied AI initiatives at the intersection of wearable technology and AI modeling of diverse sensors including EMG, motion, audio, and video. Define the scientific agenda for a team of researchers and ML engineers to shape next-generation wearable AI capabilities with measurable product impact.

You will lead a team of researchers and engineers, drive strategy, mentor talent, and translate breakthroughs into scalable wearable products within Meta’s

Qualifications

• 12+ years of AI or ML research experience including leading research teams or programs.
• Experience establishing research strategy and roadmaps with impact on AI systems or products at scale.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain research talent and build leadership pipelines.
• Experience communicating complex AI directions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the research strategy and roadmap for wearables AI research.
• Lead development of novel AI architectures, training methods, and evaluation for EMG and wearables.
• Set technical direction by identifying high-impact research problems in sensor interpretation.
• Build and grow a high-performing team through hiring, mentorship, and development.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and hardware to translate research into production wearable systems at scale.
• Drive research outcomes to production, ensuring breakthroughs become products and features.
• Communicate findings and strategic recommendations to leaders and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of scientific rigor, engineering craft, and responsible AI development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Job description

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to lead applied AI initiatives at the intersection of wearable technology and AI modeling of diverse sensors, including EMG, motion sensors, audio, and video. In this role, you will define and drive the scientific agenda for a team of AI research scientists, computational neuroscientists, and machine learning engineers, shaping the direction of next-generation AI capabilities that power Meta's wearable devices and health-focused experiences. You will operate at the frontier of AI research for human-computer interaction, translating scientific advances in biosignal interpretation into scalable systems with measurable product impact.

Research Scientist, Machine Learning & Signal Processing [Technical Leadership] Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the research strategy and roadmap for an AI research team focused on wearables, EMG, and wearable sensors, balancing applied machine learning investments with product deliverables
• Lead the development of novel AI architectures, training methodologies, and evaluation frameworks for EMG signal processing, sensor fusion, and wearable device intelligence
• Establish technical direction for the team by identifying high-impact research problems in sensor signal interpretation and wearable AI, scoping projects, and aligning efforts to broader organizational priorities
• Build and grow a high-performing team of AI researchers and engineers through hiring, mentorship, and structured development of research talent
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and hardware partners to translate research breakthroughs in EMG and sensing into production wearable systems at Meta's scale
• Drive promising research outcomes from research to production, ensuring innovative findings are successfully transitioned into scalable wearable products and features
• Communicate research findings and strategic recommendations to organizational leaders and cross-functional stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and design reviews
• Foster a team culture that values scientific rigor, engineering craft, and responsible AI development in alignment with Meta's values and compliance standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 12+ years of experience in AI or machine learning research, including experience leading research teams or large-scale research programs
• Experience establishing research strategy and roadmaps with demonstrated impact on AI systems or products at scale
• Experience attracting, developing, and retaining research talent, including building leadership pipelines through internal development and external hiring
• Track record of executing cross-functional AI research initiatives from ideation through deployment, including managing dependencies across engineering, product, and data science teams
• Experience communicating complex AI research directions and technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences through written and verbal formats

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience publishing AI, machine learning, or biosignal processing research in peer-reviewed venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, IEEE EMBC, or similar venues
• Experience leading research in one or more specialized domains, such as EMG signal processing, wearable computing, health sensors, human-computer interaction, or physiological signal analysis

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.

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].

$219,000/year to $301,000/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.