Research Scientist

Summary:Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page.Required Skills:Research Scientist Responsibilities:- Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.- Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.- Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, regression, and rules based models.- Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.- Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.- Code deliverables in tandem with the engineering team.- Adapt standard machine learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU).- Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the United States.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:- Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Requires completion of one graduate-level course, project, or internship (including experience as a Research Assistant) involving each the following:- 1. Advanced machine learning research and development- 2. Programming and software development- 3. Data analysis and modeling- 4. Algorithm design and optimization, data structure- 5. Problem-solving and critical thinking, solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches- 6. Machine learning system design and deployment- 7. Gathering and process data from varying sources- 8. Python, C++, PHP, MySQL and- 9. Cloud computing and big data technologies.Public Compensation:$175,000/year to $200,200/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndustry: InternetEqual Opportunity: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@fb.com.