For current studentsJob title: Research Scientist Intern, AI Core Machine Learning (PhD)
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Must already have the right to workMust obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or Tensorflow
Experience with Python, C++, C, Java, or other related languages
Experience with research and building systems based on machine learning and/or deep learning methods
Preferred experience
Demonstrated experience and self-driven motivation in solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources for large-scale training
Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
Qualification wording
7. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or Tensorflow
8. Experience with Python, C++, C, Java, or other related languages
9. Experience with research and building systems based on machine learning and/or deep learning methods
11. Demonstrated experience and self-driven motivation in solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
12. Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources for large-scale training
13. Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
Education & alternatives
**Required Skills:**
Research Scientist Intern, AI Core Machine Learning (PhD) Responsibilities:
1. Conduct state-of-the-art research to advance the science and technology of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
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7. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or Tensorflow
8. Experience with Python, C++, C, Java, or other related languages
9. Experience with research and building systems based on machine learning and/or deep learning methods
6. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
7. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or Tensorflow
8. Experience with Python, C++, C, Java, or other related languages
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About the role
We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.
Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.
Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.
Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.
**Summary:**
Meta was built to help people connect and share, and over the last decade, our tools have played a critical part in changing how people around the world communicate with one another. With over a billion people using the service and more than fifty offices around the globe, a career at Meta offers countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization.Meta is seeking Research Interns to join Monetization Ranking & AI Foundations where we strive to serve the best personalized ads to people, maximizing their personal utility and advertiser value. We are committed to making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that can be applied to all aspects of Monetization, including but not limited to, ranking, retrieval, supply, model architecture, representation learning, optimization, and generally a deep understanding of the users, ads, and any signals and contents related to their interactions.Our interns closely collaborate with researchers and engineers within the organization and across the company (e.g., FAIR), push the boundaries of state-of-the-art research in AI and ML, share the latest findings through top-tier publications and open source, and integrate innovations at an unprecedented scale.Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16), or twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
**Required Skills:**
Research Scientist Intern, AI Core Machine Learning (PhD) Responsibilities:
1. Conduct state-of-the-art research to advance the science and technology of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
2. Develop novel algorithms and corresponding systems, leveraging various AI and ML techniques.
3. Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of corresponding deployed algorithms.
4. Collaborate with researchers and engineers across varied disciplines, including communicating research plans, progress, and results.
5. Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
6. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
7. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or Tensorflow
8. Experience with Python, C++, C, Java, or other related languages
9. Experience with research and building systems based on machine learning and/or deep learning methods
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
10. Proven track record of achieving significant research results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, IJCAI, CVPR, ICCV, ACL, NAACL, ICASSP, or similar
11. Demonstrated experience and self-driven motivation in solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
12. Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources for large-scale training
13. Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
**Public Compensation:**
$7,650/month to $12,667/month + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
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Pay
**Public Compensation:**
$7,650/month to $12,667/month + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
Location & working pattern
Sunnyvale, CA
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Work authorization
Minimum Qualifications:
6. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
7. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or Tensorflow