Drimva

Meta

AI Research Scientist, Ads Ranking

$219K–$301K

Sunnyvale, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026

Location
Sunnyvale, CA
New York, NY
Experience
12+ years of machine-learning research experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the job

Leads foundational machine-learning research for Ads Ranking and translates research advances into production systems and product improvements.

What you'll do

  • Lead research on core machine-learning problems and develop novel algorithms, architectures, and theoretical frameworks.
  • Set research direction and technical foundations, and operationalize research advances across teams and products.
  • Publish and communicate research findings, mentor colleagues, and collaborate on large-scale deployment.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 12+ years of machine-learning research experience, including developing and publishing novel approaches.
  • Track record of solving foundational ML problems with measurable impact on large-scale AI systems or products.
  • Experience defining research strategy, translating research into production systems, and leading cross-organizational research programs.

Pay

$219,000/year to $301,000/year (base salary)

Tools

machine learning, optimization, deep learning, representation learning, large-scale model training, efficient inference, foundational model architectures

AI focus

Develops foundational machine-learning research and translates it into production-grade systems for AI-powered products and infrastructure.

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)