Software Engineer, Machine Learning - Sunnyvale, United States - Meta

Description

Meta is embarking on the most transformative change to its business and technology in company history, and our Machine Learning Engineers are at the forefront of this evolution.

By leading crucial projects and initiatives that have never been done before, you have an opportunity to help us advance the way people connect around the world.

The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on a range of recommendation, classification, and optimization problems. You will bring the ability to own the whole ML life cycle, define projects and drive excellence across teams.

You will work alongside the world's leading engineers and researchers to solve some of the most exciting and massive social data and prediction problems that exist on the web.

Software Engineer, Machine Learning ResponsibilitiesLeading projects or small teams of people to help them unblock, advocating for ML excellenceAdapt standard machine learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, data regression, and rules based modelsSuggest, collect and synthesize requirements and create effective feature roadmapsCode deliverables in tandem with the engineering teamMinimum Qualifications5+ years of experience in software engineering or a relevant field.

3+ years of experience if you have a PhD1+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, or a related technical fieldExperience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impactKnowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scriptsTrack record of setting technical direction for a team, driving consensus and successful cross-functional partnershipsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred QualificationsMasters degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical fieldExposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applicationsAbout 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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

If you need support, please reach out to accommodations- $143,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.

In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.