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Reality Labs focuses on delivering Meta's roadmap through creating advanced AI enabled AR devices ... scientific research, including computing, design and simulation, experiments, and data analysis • ...

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AspectMeta Research ScientistData Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in CS, AI, or related fields; research experienceBachelor's or Master's in CS, Statistics, or related fields; some research experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, innovation teams, collaboration with engineers and product teamsData analysis, modeling, reporting; often in business or product teams
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in tech companies like Meta, focusing on AI and ML researchAcross industries including tech, finance, healthcare, focusing on data-driven decision making

Meta Research Scientists focus on advancing AI and ML research through experimentation and publication, often working in research labs. Data Scientists analyze and interpret data to inform business decisions, typically working within product or business teams. While both roles require strong analytical skills, Meta Research Scientists emphasize research and innovation, whereas Data Scientists focus on applying data analysis to solve practical problems.

AI Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning

AI Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning

Meta

New York, NY

$122K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

122nd of 188 rated software companies

Job description

Meta's Fundamental AI Research lab is seeking a Research Scientist to drive foundational research aimed at advancing physical AI capabilities. We seek to generate advanced engineer designs such as robotic hardware, mobile vehicles, and novel semiconductors. This role will involve heavy software research engineering, such large-scale data manipulation and simulator integration.
AI Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning Responsibilities:
  • Explore and develop novel post-training paradigms for LLMs using reinforcement learning
  • Explore and develop novel LLM post-training recipes using 3D data
  • Integrate large-scale simulation into LLM post-training
  • Explore mechanical, aerospace, civil, and other engineering disciplines and how to enable LLMs to solve key problems in these domains

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Research experience in at least one of the following research areas: reinforcement learning, representation learning, self-supervised learning, multimodal learning, robotics policy development, computer vision (3D), egocentric perception, embodied AI and/or LLMs, control theory, optimization algorithms
  • Experience in C/C++ and Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • 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 grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, JMLR and Computer Vision (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, TPAMI)
  • This position will require knowledge of post-training for LLMs using reinforcement learning techniques. It will also involve novel modalities such as 3D and engineering domain-specific simulators, so computer vision expertise in 3D is welcome as well
  • Experience integrating and debugging prototype/scientific software-hardware systems including mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering domain-specific simulation
  • Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment
  • Prior work experience in the fields of mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or other engineering domains

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 accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$122,000/year to $181,000/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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