Research Engineer, Fundamental AI Research - Alignment and AI & Society
Job Description
Meta is seeking a Research Engineer to join their prestigious Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, focusing on advancing artificial intelligence while considering its societal and economic impact. This role presents a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI development, specifically in areas of alignment and AI's interaction with society.
The position combines cutting-edge research with practical engineering challenges, requiring expertise in both theoretical machine learning and hands-on implementation. As a Research Engineer, you'll be working with state-of-the-art AI models and algorithms, contributing to Meta's mission of advancing machine intelligence responsibly.
The role offers an exceptional opportunity to make fundamental contributions to AI development while working at one of the world's leading tech companies. You'll be part of a team that publishes research at top conferences and directly influences Meta's product development. The position requires a strong technical foundation, with experience in Python, PyTorch, and large-scale AI model training.
Working at Meta provides exposure to unprecedented scale and resources, allowing you to implement and test ideas that could shape the future of AI. The company offers competitive compensation, including base salary ranging from $56,250 to $173,000 annually, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a passion for understanding AI's broader implications. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers, publish your findings, and contribute to open-source projects. This role is perfect for someone who wants to bridge the gap between theoretical AI research and practical applications while considering the technology's societal impact.
Meta's commitment to advancing AI responsibly, combined with its vast resources and talented team, makes this an exceptional opportunity for a research engineer looking to make a significant impact in the field of artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities For Research Engineer, Fundamental AI Research - Alignment and AI & Society
- Carry out cutting-edge research to advance the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Contribute research in alignment, personalization, societal and economic impact of artificial intelligence
- Devise rigorous engineering and data-driven approaches for efficient training of AI models
- Collaborate with research scientists and cross-functional partners
- Publish research results and contribute to research that impacts Meta product development
- Open source high quality code and produce reproducible research
Requirements For Research Engineer, Fundamental AI Research - Alignment and AI & Society
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field, or 2+ years equivalent experience
- Experience with Python, C or C++ and PyTorch framework
- Development experience in training large-scale AI models and performance evaluation
- Experience in solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions
- Experience working and communicating cross-functionally
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field
Benefits For Research Engineer, Fundamental AI Research - Alignment and AI & Society
- Compensation includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits
