Job Description

Meta is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join its Reality Lab Research organization to work on making significant advances in AI. We are seeking researchers with experience in vision models and general AI to join the team to investigate how to build contextually aware AI that will be the foundation for a new paradigm in how we interact and use computers. You will work with a highly interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners and access cutting-edge technology, resources, and research facilities. Postdoctoral research positions are 1-year fixed-term with a possible extension of up to 1 year based on researcher performance and business need.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Computer Vision (PhD) Responsibilities
Develop algorithms based on state-of-the-art machine learning and neural network methodologies
Define, build and benchmark new capabilities needed for the next generation of AI
Work with and create large datasets
Conduct research to advance the science and technology of intelligent machines
Conduct research towards long-term ambitious research goals while identifying intermediate milestones
Conduct research that enables learning the semantics of data across multiple modalities (images, video, text, audio, speech and other modalities)
Minimum Qualifications
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
Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Computer Science or a similar field. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
Research experience in deep learning, computer vision, robotics, or AI infrastructure
Experience with Python and PyTorch
Experience developing software and executing complex experiments
Experience communicating research for public audiences of peers
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as publications at leading workshops, journals or conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, SIGGRAPH, or similar
Demonstrated research and software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward
Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
117 000 $US/year to 173 000 $US/year + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about at Meta.
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