Research Scientist

Who you are

You hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a strong foundation in machine learning principles — your academic background has equipped you with the skills to tackle complex problems and innovate in the field. You have experience with frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, allowing you to implement cutting-edge solutions effectively. Your ability to translate insights into actionable business recommendations is a key asset, as is your passion for building high-quality, maintainable code. You thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside engineers and researchers to drive impactful projects. You are comfortable working independently and proactively identifying changes needed for your assigned codebase or product area. Your strong communication skills enable you to build effective cross-functional partnerships, ensuring that project requirements are well understood and met.

What you'll do

As a Research Scientist at Meta, you will engage in groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of machine learning and social data analysis. You will be responsible for coding and applied engineering work, contributing to the development of innovative software solutions that enhance user connectivity. Your role will involve synthesizing requirements to create effective feature roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and massive social data and prediction problems, applying your technical expertise to drive innovation. You will also be expected to write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, contributing to the overall success of the team and the projects you are involved in. Your work will directly impact how people connect around the world, making this a highly rewarding position.

What we offer

Meta provides a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and experimentation. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working alongside some of the leading engineers and researchers in the industry. The culture at Meta fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to contribute to projects that have never been done before. You will be part of a team that values high reliability and quality in all aspects of work, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and impactful. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.