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. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, with experience in algorithms, data structures, and machine learning. They will work on diverse problems, analyzing data and demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods for obtaining solutions. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a base salary range of $213,876 to $240,240 per year, plus bonus, equity, and additional benefits. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and equal employment opportunities.
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
- PhD 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 gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data
- Strong communication skills for complex research
- Experience in machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision
- Experience adapting machine learning methods to parallel environments
- 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
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Equity
