About the role#
Meta is hiring Research Scientist Interns for the Monetization Ranking & AI Foundations team. You will work on advancing machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to improve ad personalization, ranking, retrieval, and model architecture. This role involves turning research into systems that operate at a large scale.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research to advance the science of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Build novel algorithms and systems using AI and ML techniques.
- Improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of deployed algorithms.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers across different disciplines to share progress and results.
- Publish research findings and contribute to product development at Meta.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, C, or Java.
- Experience building systems based on machine learning or deep learning methods.
- Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
- Intent to return to your degree program after the internship.
- A track record of research results, such as first-authored publications at conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or similar.
- Demonstrated software engineering experience through internships, work, or open-source contributions.
- Experience analyzing complex, high-volume data for large-scale training.
- Experience working in cross-functional team environments.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, paid, full-time internship.
- Locations: Sunnyvale, CA or Menlo Park, CA.
- The term is rolling with start dates available throughout the year.
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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