Software Engineer, Machine Learning RecSys

Meta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking talented Machine Learning engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products that connect billions of people worldwide. You will work on complex technical problems, craft new features, and improve existing products across mobile and web platforms, while collaborating with product, design, and infrastructure teams to deliver impactful experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on ML, scalable systems, and leadership in guiding peers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of programming experience in a relevant language.
• 1+ years in ML, recommender systems, LLMs or AI.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript or Hack scripting.
• Experience building ML models at scale and business impact.
• Knowledge of C/C++ and Java; scripting with Python, Perl, PHP or shell.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative experiences.
• Implement UIs using modern programming techniques and technologies.
• Develop reusable components interfacing with back-end platforms.
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency and performance.
• Lead complex technical efforts and provide guidance to peers.
• Architect scalable systems for complex applications.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
• Work with various coding languages and technologies.
• Own components, features, or systems with end-to-end understanding.

Skills

Programming experience

ML/recommender systems

Python/JavaScript/Hack

ML at scale

C/C++ and Java

Cross-functional collaboration

Recommendation systems

Education

Masters/PhD in CS/ML

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Meta is seeking talented Machine Learning engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products, with the mission of connecting billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who can help us advance the way people connect globally. If you're interested in joining a world-class team and working on exciting projects that have a significant impact.

Software Engineer, Machine Learning RecSys Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences.
• Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies.
• Develop reusable software components for interfacing with back-end platforms.
• Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Lead complex technical or product efforts and provide technical guidance to peers.
• Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
• Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies.
• Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, llms or artificial intelligence
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
• Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
• Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts
• Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships
• Proven experience designing, building, or deploying recommendation systems (e.g., collaborative filtering, content-based, hybrid approaches, personalization at scale)
• Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability
• Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or another ML-related field
• Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
• Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TensorFlow
• Publications in top-tier conferences/journals, patents, or open-source contributions in the recommendations or LLM space
• Hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs), such as BERT, GPT, or similar architectures, including fine-tuning, integration, or application in production environments
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

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].

$154,003/year to $217,000/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.