About the role#
Meta is seeking Research Scientist Interns to join our Generative AI safety efforts. This role focuses on advancing the science and technology of intelligent machines through fundamental research. Interns will have the opportunity to make algorithmic advances and apply their ideas at scale. This is a full-time, paid internship with a duration of 12 to 24 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Develop novel generative AI algorithms and systems using deep learning techniques.
- Analyze and improve the safety and robustness of deployed algorithms.
- Perform research to advance the field of intelligent machines.
- Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners to communicate research plans and results.
- Disseminate and publish research findings, contributing to work that applies to Meta product development.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Audio Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, or a related technical field.
- Research experience in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or natural language processing.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, C, or Java.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- Direct experience in privacy or safety-related research.
- A track record of significant results, such as grants, patents, or first-authored publications at conferences like NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, IEEE S&P, or CCS.
- Experience setting up ML experiments, analyzing results, and working with large-scale, high-dimensionality data.
- Demonstrated software engineering experience through internships, work, coding competitions, or open-source contributions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
Location & details#
- Locations: Menlo Park, CA and San Francisco, CA.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling start dates.
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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