AI Research Scientist, MRS Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 6+ years of experience in machine learning research, including hands-on work with deep learning, optimization, generative models, or related core ML areas Experience developing and publishing novel machine learning approaches at peer-reviewed venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, or equivalent Experience designing and running large-scale ML experiments, including model training, evaluation, and iterative refinement using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow Experience communicating research findings and technical trade-offs in writing to both research and non-research audiences, such as through papers, technical reports, or design documents Experience collaborating across research and engineering teams to drive projects from ideation through production impact

Experience mentoring other researchers or engineers and contributing to the development of team research culture, evaluation standards, or shared tooling Experience applying core ML research to large-scale production systems, including working with high-dimensional, large-volume datasets and distributed training infrastructure PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related field, with a dissertation focused on a core ML topic Proven track record of high-impact publications or open-source contributions that have been widely adopted or cited within the ML research community

$154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

The MRS AI Knowledge team is at the forefront of innovation in content understanding, user understanding, retrieval, and ranking. As a key driver of Meta's app growth, we are committed to revolutionizing recommendation systems by leveraging the latest advancements in AI, including large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. We're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of recommendation systems to deliver user experiences across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and more.