Research Scientist, Computer Vision Generative AI (PhD)

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join our productionization of AI Research Team, a research to production organization focused on making significant progress in AI and being a bridge between AI research and Meta Platforms products. Individuals in this role are expected to be recognized experts in computer vision.

Research Scientist, Computer Vision Generative AI (PhD) Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and models based on state-of-the-art computer vision and machine learning advancements, especially in the areas of generative AI (e.g. image, video, or 3d generation).

• Contribute to research to production efforts that advance Meta Platforms products.

• Conduct and collaborate on efforts within a globally-based team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in the field of Computer Science, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

• Research experience in computer vision.

• Proven publications in computer vision or artificial intelligence peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, or SIGGRAPH, etc.).

• Experience in developing and debugging in C/C++, Python, C#, or similar programming language.

• Experience manipulating and analyzing data from varying sources.

• Experience in theoretical and empirical research and in addressing research problems.

• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in image generation, video generation, diffusion models, large-scale training, or generative AI.

• First author publications in computer vision or artificial intelligence at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, or SIGGRAPH, etc.).

• Research and engineering experience demonstrated via grants, fellowships, patents, internships, work experience, and/or coding competitions.

• Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward.

• Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment.

• Experience communicating research for public audiences of peers.

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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.

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$116,000/year to $160,000/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.

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