Software Engineer, Machine Learning - Generative AI

Key Skills

AI technology, C Programming, C++, Data Mining, Generative AI, Java Programming, Large scale data processing, Machine learning techniques, Perl Programming, PHP Programming, Python Programming, Recommendation Systems, Shell Scripting language

Job Description

Meta is embarking on the most transformative change to its business and technology in company history, and our Machine Learning Engineers are at the forefront of this evolution. By leading crucial projects and initiatives that have never been done before, you have an opportunity to help us advance the way people connect around the world.

The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on a range of recommendation, classification, and optimization problems. You will bring the ability to own the whole ML life cycle, define projects and drive excellence across teams. You will work alongside the world’s leading engineers and researchers to solve some of the most exciting and massive social data and prediction problems that exist on the web.

Generative AI represents a huge opportunity to unleash the creativity of the billions of people globally who use our technologies. For years, teams at Meta have been leading the industry in AI research. We are uniquely positioned to adopt an end-to-end approach to generative AI that few organizations can offer, through building breakthrough product experiences using generative AI, generative AI research across all modalities, world-class applied AI/ML product engineering, scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure and deep experience building tools that enable social connection and expression.

As a Software Engineer on the generative AI team at Meta, you can help bring the transformative potential of generative AI to people and businesses around the world as we build a new class of generative AI experiences.

Software Engineer, Machine Learning - Generative AI Responsibilities

• Leading projects or small teams of people to help them unblock, advocating for ML excellence
• Adapt standard machine learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)
• Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, data regression, and rules based models
• Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create effective feature roadmaps
• Code deliverables in tandem with the engineering team

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or a relevant field. 3+ years of experience if you have a PhD
• 1+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field
• Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
• Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts
• Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$140,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s final level and final location. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include the company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity, or benefits , if applicable.