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Research Scientist, Machine Learning for Monetization (PhD)

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$122,000–181,000/year — pay source
**Public Compensation:** $122,000/year to $181,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet
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  • Develop scalable classifiers and tools using machine learning, regression and rules-based models

  • Suggest and synthesize requirements to build an effective feature roadmap

  • Adapt standard ML methods to run on distributed clusters, multicore systems and GPUs

  • Lead research that produces tech demos and or publications

  • Work closely with cross-functional partners on research product development

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Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging Machine Learning, data regression, and rules based models
Suggest, collect, and synthesize requirements to create an effective feature roadmap
Adapt standard Machine Learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)
Lead and contribute to research that results in tech demos and/or publications
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and contribute towards Meta's research product development

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
  • Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
  • Experience in Deep Learning algorithms and techniques, e.g., convolutional neural networks (CNN), transformers, quantization, data efficient learning, or similar

Preferred experience

  • Experience on Data Efficient Learning, domain adaptation, Semi-supervised Learning, etc
  • Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment
  • Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and varied points of view to determine a path forward
  • Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources
Qualification wording
6. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
7. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
8. Experience in Deep Learning algorithms and techniques, e.g., convolutional neural networks (CNN), transformers, quantization, data efficient learning, or similar
10. Experience on Data Efficient Learning, domain adaptation, Semi-supervised Learning, etc
11. Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment
13. Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and varied points of view to determine a path forward
15. Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources
Education & alternatives
**Required Skills:** Research Scientist, Machine Learning for Monetization (PhD) Responsibilities: 1. Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging Machine Learning, data regression, and rules based models
Minimum Qualifications: 6. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta 7. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
6. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta 7. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta 8. Experience in Deep Learning algorithms and techniques, e.g., convolutional neural networks (CNN), transformers, quantization, data efficient learning, or similar
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$122K–$181K against $118K–$194K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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About Meta

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About 78,865 in 2025, up 6% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
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Listed as META.
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3,530 approved for new hires in fiscal 2025.US Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Notices this year and last cover 3,792 people. The latest was filed May 22, 2026.State WARN notices

Demand for Data Scientist roles

New Data Scientist postings at the employers we follow are down 3% over the last 5 weeks compared with the 5 before.

Weekly new Data Scientist postings at the same employers, from the week of August 17 to the week of October 26. The fewest in a week was 1,411, the most 2,973, and the latest week had 1,803.
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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.

US government figures for data scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$120,230
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.

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**Summary:** From making valuable connections between people and businesses to building premium services that deliver high-value experiences, the Monetization organization at Meta empowers people and businesses to succeed in the global economy. As Meta focuses on building the next evolution of social experiences, the Monetization team plays a crucial role in shaping the communication pathways and financial tools that all sized businesses need to thrive in the new digital economic environment. As a Machine Learning Research Scientist on the Monetization team at Meta, you can help build ML/AI technologies that connect users with businesses You’ll help develop solutions that power large-scale platforms and AI innovations to power the Ads-ranking for Meta-scale across all the Meta surfaces. **Required Skills:** Research Scientist, Machine Learning for Monetization (PhD) Responsibilities: 1. Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging Machine Learning, data regression, and rules based models 2. Suggest, collect, and synthesize requirements to create an effective feature roadmap 3. Adapt standard Machine Learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU) 4. Lead and contribute to research that results in tech demos and/or publications 5. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and contribute towards Meta's research product development **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 6. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta 7. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta 8. Experience in Deep Learning algorithms and techniques, e.g., convolutional neural networks (CNN), transformers, quantization, data efficient learning, or similar **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 9. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, or similar 10. Experience on Data Efficient Learning, domain adaptation, Semi-supervised Learning, etc 11. Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment 12. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications 13. Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and varied points of view to determine a path forward 14. Demonstrated research and software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub) 15. Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources **Public Compensation:** $122,000/year to $181,000/year + bonus + equity + 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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