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Software Engineer, Machine Learning RecSys

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**Public Compensation:** $154,003/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet
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What you’ll work on

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  • Build custom user interfaces and reusable components for back-end platforms

  • Architect efficient, scalable systems for complex applications

  • Lead complex technical efforts and guide peers

  • Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues

  • Own components and features end to end

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Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies.
Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications.
Lead complex technical or product efforts and provide technical guidance to peers.
Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding.

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • 2+ years of programming experience in a relevant language
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning, recommendation systems, LLMs or AI
  • Experience with Python, JavaScript or Hack scripting
  • Experience developing machine learning models at scale to business impact
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience

Preferred experience

  • Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TensorFlow
  • Hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs), such as BERT, GPT, or similar architectures, including fine-tuning, integration, or application in production environments
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Qualification wording
2+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language
1+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, llms or artificial intelligence
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack
Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
22. Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TensorFlow
24. Hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs), such as BERT, GPT, or similar architectures, including fine-tuning, integration, or application in production environments
25. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
26. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Education & alternatives
Minimum Qualifications: 10. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 11. 2+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language
Preferred Qualifications: 20. Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or another ML-related field 21. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
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14. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact 15. Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts 16. Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships
12. 1+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, llms or artificial intelligence 13. Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack 14. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
21. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications 22. Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TensorFlow 23. Publications in top-tier conferences/journals, patents, or open-source contributions in the recommendations or LLM space

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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.

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**Summary:** Meta is seeking talented Machine Learning engineers to join our teams in building cutting-edge products, with the mission of connecting billions of people around the world. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex technical problems, build new features, and improve existing products across various platforms, including mobile devices and web applications. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of user experience, and we're looking for passionate individuals who can help us advance the way people connect globally. If you're interested in joining a world-class team and working on exciting projects that have a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. **Required Skills:** Software Engineer, Machine Learning RecSys Responsibilities: 1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations, infrastructure) to build innovative application experiences. 2. Implement custom user interfaces using latest programming techniques and technologies. 3. Develop reusable software components for interfacing with back-end platforms. 4. Analyze and optimize code for quality, efficiency, and performance. 5. Lead complex technical or product efforts and provide technical guidance to peers. 6. Architect efficient and scalable systems that drive complex applications. 7. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. 8. Work on a variety of coding languages and technologies. 9. Establish ownership of components, features, or systems with expert end-to-end understanding. **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 10. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 11. 2+ years of programming experience in a relevant programming language 12. 1+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, llms or artificial intelligence 13. Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack 14. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact 15. Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts 16. Track record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnerships 17. Proven experience designing, building, or deploying recommendation systems (e.g., collaborative filtering, content-based, hybrid approaches, personalization at scale) 18. Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability 19. Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 20. Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or another ML-related field 21. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications 22. Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TensorFlow 23. Publications in top-tier conferences/journals, patents, or open-source contributions in the recommendations or LLM space 24. Hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs), such as BERT, GPT, or similar architectures, including fine-tuning, integration, or application in production environments 25. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 26. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 27. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies **Public Compensation:** $154,003/year to $217,000/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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