Meta
AI Research Scientist, Physical AI
$184K–$257K
Menlo Park, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA
New York, NY - Experience
- No number of years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree and PhD in relevant fields, or equivalent practical experience; degrees must be completed prior to joining Meta.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
About the job
Conduct foundational research and software engineering to advance physical AI, including training LLMs to solve engineering problems and integrating large-scale simulation.
What you'll do
- Develop LLM post-training methods using reinforcement learning and 3D data.
- Integrate large-scale simulation into LLM post-training.
- Research how LLMs can solve problems in mechanical, aerospace, civil, and other engineering disciplines.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience; degree must be completed before joining.
- PhD in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience; degree must be completed before joining.
- Research experience in at least one of the listed areas, such as physical AI, simulation, reinforcement learning, robotics, or LLMs.
- Experience with C/C++, Python, and deep learning frameworks; must obtain and maintain work authorization in the country of employment.
Nice to have
- Experience integrating and debugging prototype/scientific software-hardware systems, including engineering-domain simulations.
- Engineering-domain work experience, cross-functional teamwork, and a record of research results such as grants, patents, or first-authored publications.
Pay
$184,000/year to $257,000/year (base salary)
Tools
C/C++, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow
AI focus
Foundational physical AI research, including LLM post-training with reinforcement learning and 3D data, and simulation integration for engineering applications.
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