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Software Engineer, Systems ML

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**Public Compensation:** $183,997/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet
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Core experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience developing AI-System infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C++ or Python

Preferred experience

  • Master/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
  • Experience with distributed systems or on-device algorithm development
  • Experience with recommendation and ranking models
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Qualification wording
8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10. Experience developing AI-System infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C++ or Python
11. Master/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
13. Experience with distributed systems or on-device algorithm development
14. Experience with recommendation and ranking models
15. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Education & alternatives
Minimum Qualifications: 8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 9. Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: Hardware accelerators architecture, GPU architecture, machine learning compilers, or ML systems, AI infrastructure, high performance computing, performance optimizations, or Machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch), numerics and SW/HW co-design
Preferred Qualifications: 11. Master/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering 12. Technical leadership experience
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9. Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: Hardware accelerators architecture, GPU architecture, machine learning compilers, or ML systems, AI infrastructure, high performance computing, performance optimizations, or Machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch), numerics and SW/HW co-design 10. Experience developing AI-System infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C++ or Python **Preferred Qualifications:**
8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 9. Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: Hardware accelerators architecture, GPU architecture, machine learning compilers, or ML systems, AI infrastructure, high performance computing, performance optimizations, or Machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch), numerics and SW/HW co-design 10. Experience developing AI-System infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C++ or Python

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**Summary:** Meta is seeking an AI Software Engineer to join our Research & Development teams. The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on AI Infrastructure related topics. The position will involve taking these skills and applying them to solve for some of the most crucial & exciting problems that exist on the web. We are hiring in multiple locations. **Required Skills:** Software Engineer, Systems ML Responsibilities: 1. Apply relevant AI infrastructure and hardware acceleration techniques to build & optimize our intelligent ML systems that improve Meta’s products and experiences 2. Goal setting related to project impact, AI system design, and infrastructure/developer efficiency 3. Directly or influencing partners to deliver impact through deep, thorough data-driven analysis 4. Drive large efforts across multiple teams 5. Define use cases, and develop methodology & benchmarks to evaluate different approaches 6. Apply in depth knowledge of how the ML infra interacts with the other systems around it 7. Mentor other engineers / research scientists & improve the quality of engineering work in the broader team **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 9. Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: Hardware accelerators architecture, GPU architecture, machine learning compilers, or ML systems, AI infrastructure, high performance computing, performance optimizations, or Machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch), numerics and SW/HW co-design 10. Experience developing AI-System infrastructure or AI algorithms in C/C++ or Python **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 11. Master/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering 12. Technical leadership experience 13. Experience with distributed systems or on-device algorithm development 14. Experience with recommendation and ranking models 15. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 16. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 17. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies **Public Compensation:** $183,997/year to $257,000/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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