Research Scientist
Description For Research Scientist
Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join their team. The role involves performing research and developing solutions to computer software and hardware problems, designing and implementing large-scale distributed software systems, and utilizing machine learning and data techniques to build algorithms. Key responsibilities include researching and developing new optimization algorithms, training ranking models, creating tools for data migration, and analyzing complex data to solve diverse problems. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, with experience in algorithms, data structures, machine learning, and programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the next evolution of social technology, including augmented and virtual reality. Meta provides a competitive salary range of $214,032 to $222,594 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other needs.
Responsibilities For Research Scientist
- Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and hardware problems
- Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques
- Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems
- Train new ranking models and run experiments
- Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems
- Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms
- Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders
- Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint
- Work on problems of diverse scope requiring evaluation of identifiable factors
- Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Requirements For Research Scientist
- Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field
- Experience with algorithms, data structures, and systems software
- Experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
- Experience with gathering, manipulating, and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data
- Strong communication skills for complex research
- Research experience in machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision
- Experience developing scalable classifiers and tools using machine learning, statistics, or mathematical models
- Proficiency in Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python
Benefits For Research Scientist
- 401k
- Equity
- Medical Insurance
