Meta is actively hiring AI Research Scientists for its Vision Large Language Models (VLLM) team within the Generative AI division. This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of multimodal AI research — developing the next generation of vision-language models and contributing directly to Meta’s open-source AI initiatives. Positions are available across multiple US locations including Menlo Park, Bellevue, New York, and Burlingame.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate on research advancing multimodal reasoning and generation capabilities
- Design experimental frameworks, write reusable code, and run large-scale model evaluations
- Contribute to publications at top AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, etc.) and open-sourcing efforts
- Work with massive datasets and state-of-the-art AI infrastructure at scale
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across Meta AI Research (FAIR) and product teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary (estimated $200K–$450K+ total compensation depending on level and location)
- Equity (RSUs) and annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to world-class GPU compute infrastructure
- Generous research budget and conference travel support
- Flexible work arrangements and relocation support
Requirements
- PhD in AI, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- Strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML venues
- Deep expertise in vision-language models, large language models, or multimodal AI
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch preferred)
- Experience executing complex experiments and working with large-scale datasets
How to Apply
- Deadline: Rolling / Open (apply as soon as possible)
- Apply directly through Meta Careers – AI Research Scientist VLLM
- Prepare CV, list of publications, and a brief research statement
- Locations: Menlo Park CA, New York NY, Bellevue WA, Burlingame CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to do foundational AI research with real-world impact at one of the world’s leading AI labs. Apply now on Meta Careers — positions are filled on a rolling basis.
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