About the role#
Meta AI is looking for Research Scientist interns to join our Speech and Audio team. You will work on spoken language technology to help people connect. Our team conducts research in AI and machine learning to build and deploy algorithms across Meta products. We focus on speech and audio processing, specifically using large language models for speech-based applications. Internships last between 12 and 24 weeks with various start dates available.
What you'll do#
- Research and advance the science of intelligent machines.
- Create new speech algorithms and systems using deep learning and large data sets.
- Apply your research to Meta product development.
- Improve the efficiency, stability, and scalability of deployed systems.
- Work with team members through the full cycle from prototyping to production.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, or a related field.
- Experience in machine learning, deep learning, and speech technology.
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or Tensorflow.
- Experience training deep neural networks for tasks such as speech recognition, translation, synthesis, diarization, or sentiment analysis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the country of employment.
- Experience with speech LLMs is preferred.
- A track record of results through publications, patents, grants, or fellowships.
- Experience analyzing complex, high-volume data.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Menlo Park, California or New York, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $7,650 to $12,667 per month.
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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