Meta is seeking a Visiting Researcher through a short-term contract to join the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, a research organization focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in AI. Individuals in this role are expected to be recognized experts in identified research areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational statistics, and applied mathematics, particularly including topics such as deep learning, computer perception, optimization, reinforcement learning, representation learning, privacy in machine learning, security of AI systems, foundations of generative modeling, compression and information theory, and social implications of AI. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in producing new science to understand intelligence and technology towards achieving advanced machine intelligence.

Visiting Researcher, Fundamental AI Research - CoreML Responsibilities

• Perform research to advance the science and technology of intelligent machines.
• Perform research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, and other modalities).
• Work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying immediate milestones.
• Initiate research projects within a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing high-quality publications.
• Open source high-quality code and produce reproducible research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A PhD degree in AI, computer science, data science, or related technical fields.
• Experience holding an industry, postdoctoral, faculty, or government researcher position.
• Research background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational statistics, or applied mathematics, or related areas.
• Proven track record of recent and consistent publications reflecting expertise in theoretical and/or empirical research.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research and engineering experience demonstrated via publications, grants, fellowships, patents, work experience, open source code, and / or coding competitions.
• First-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences, such as ICML, NeuRIPS, ICLR, FacCT, CCS, IEEE S&P, and other similar venues.
• Experience in solving complex problems, proposing novel solutions, and comparing alternative approaches, trade-offs, and diverse points of view.
• Experience in leading, planning and coordinating long-term research projects in a team environment.
• Experience communicating research findings to public audiences of peers.

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$177,000/year to $251,000/year + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.