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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