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Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join Meta Superintelligence Labs. Individuals in this role are expected to be recognized experts in identified research areas such as artificial intelligence ...

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How much do meta research scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for meta research scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Meta Research Scientist vs Data Scientist?

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.

Research Scientist, Artificial Intelligence

Research Scientist, Artificial Intelligence

Meta

Menlo Park, CA • On-site

$122K - $181K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 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 is seeking a Research Scientist to join Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). The position is with Fundamental AI Research (FAIR), AI research lab developing new architectures, capabilities and training paradigms to advance the frontier of AI. Researchers will drive impact by building the next generation of frontier agentic systems and products that connect billions of users, while contributing high quality code and reproducible results to the open source community. There is also an opportunity to publish state-of-the-art research. They will work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners, and will have access to cutting-edge technology, resources, and research facilities.
Responsibilities
Perform research to advance the science and the technology of intelligent machines
• Work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones
• Influence the progress of relevant research communities by producing publications
• Open-source high-quality code and generate reproducible science
Minimum Qualifications
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• First-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences, such as ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, and other venues, reflecting experience in machine learning
• Research background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or related areas
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or comparable tools, with experience utilizing AI-powered coding assistants in development workflows
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a relevant technical field
• Experience with large-scale model training, including distributed training strategies, mixed-precision training, or efficient fine-tuning methods such as parameter-efficient adaptation techniques
• Experience collaborating with product or engineering teams to transition research prototypes into deployed AI systems at scale
• Track record of contributing to peer-reviewed AI research publications or open-source machine learning projects
• Familiarity with generative AI systems, including language model pre-training, instruction tuning, reinforcement learning from human feedback, or multimodal architectures
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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