Research Scientist Intern, Synthetic Data for Computer Use Agents (PhD)

**Summary:** Our team builds synthetic data and simulation tools & infra to train AI agents that use computers to complete everyday tasks. We are looking for a PhD intern to research how to generate tasks that require stronger planning and reasoning, with an initial focus on planning and navigation workflows.The intern will design generation methods, build prototypes, and run experiments to understand which kinds of task difficulty help agents learn. The project combines research with practical engineering and offers an opportunity to contribute to training data for frontier models. **Required Skills:** Research Scientist Intern, Synthetic Data for Computer Use Agents (PhD) Responsibilities: 1. Research methods for generating diverse, challenging reinforcement learning (RL) tasks with reliable success checks. 2. Develop ways to measure and control task difficulty. 3. Evaluate agent performance and distinguish reasoning failures from problems in tasks or environments. 4. Build reproducible experiments and communicate findings and limitations. **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 5. Currently has, or is obtaining, a PhD in computer science or a related field 6. Proficiency in Python 7. Experience designing and implementing machine learning experiments 8. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 9. Proficiency in HTML, TypeScript, Docker, SQL & AWS 10. Experience with language models, reinforcement learning, AI agents, automated planning, synthetic data, or evaluation methods 11. Intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship **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.