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INTRODUCTION
Meta’s Monetization pillar is at the cutting edge of delivering highly personalized ads that create maximum value for both users and advertisers. Within this pillar, the Ranking & AI (RAI) Research team drives state-of-the-art research initiatives, focusing on high-impact, high-risk projects—true moonshots—with the potential to redefine Meta’s monetization strategies. By consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we deliver breakthrough innovations that not only advance Meta’s business objectives but also result in publications at top-tier conferences. Inspired by recent breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs), the RAI Sequence Learning team is pioneering a transformative approach to recommender systems. We are reimagining recommendation as a generative sequence modeling problem, moving beyond traditional methods that treat recommendations as classification tasks on pairs. Instead, our approach models user and ad content, as well as historical interaction data, as sequences—unlocking new possibilities for personalization and relevance. As a research scientist on this team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and business at Meta, especially as we enter the era of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Your contributions will directly influence the trajectory of Meta’s monetization strategies and help define the next generation of recommender systems.
AI Research Scientist, CoreML - Monetization Responsibilities:
- Extracting meaningful signals from both 1st-party and 3rd-party data sources
- Advancing representation learning
- Scaling solutions to efficiently process hundreds of billions of data points
- Driving continuous algorithmic innovation
- Seamlessly productionizing research breakthroughs all while optimizing serving costs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a relevant technical field
- 3+ years of industry research experience in LLM/NLP, computer vision, or related AI/ML model training
- Experience as a technical lead on a team and/or leading complex technical projects from end-to-end
- Publications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, CVPR, ICCV, ACL)
- Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- A track record of impactful research in the ranking/retrieval/recommendation space, as demonstrated by publications, open-source contributions, or real-world deployments
- First-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, CVPR, ICCV, ACL)
- Experience in pre-training, post-training, fine-tuning models
- Experience in causal learning, sequence learning, classification, neural networks, graph learning, items associated, in-depth content understanding (user behavior, user interaction)
- Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and broad points of view to determine a path forward
- Willing to collaborate with others in a productive, interdisciplinary environment
About 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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

INTRODUCTION
Meta’s Monetization pillar is at the cutting edge of delivering highly personalized ads that create maximum value for both users and advertisers. Within this pillar, the Ranking & AI (RAI) Research team drives state-of-the-art research initiatives, focusing on high-impact, high-risk projects—true moonshots—with the potential to redefine Meta’s monetization strategies. By consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we deliver breakthrough innovations that not only advance Meta’s business objectives but also result in publications at top-tier conferences. Inspired by recent breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs), the RAI Sequence Learning team is pioneering a transformative approach to recommender systems. We are reimagining recommendation as a generative sequence modeling problem, moving beyond traditional methods that treat recommendations as classification tasks on pairs. Instead, our approach models user and ad content, as well as historical interaction data, as sequences—unlocking new possibilities for personalization and relevance. As a research scientist on this team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and business at Meta, especially as we enter the era of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Your contributions will directly influence the trajectory of Meta’s monetization strategies and help define the next generation of recommender systems.
AI Research Scientist, CoreML - Monetization Responsibilities:
- Extracting meaningful signals from both 1st-party and 3rd-party data sources
- Advancing representation learning
- Scaling solutions to efficiently process hundreds of billions of data points
- Driving continuous algorithmic innovation
- Seamlessly productionizing research breakthroughs all while optimizing serving costs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a relevant technical field
- 3+ years of industry research experience in LLM/NLP, computer vision, or related AI/ML model training
- Experience as a technical lead on a team and/or leading complex technical projects from end-to-end
- Publications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, CVPR, ICCV, ACL)
- Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- A track record of impactful research in the ranking/retrieval/recommendation space, as demonstrated by publications, open-source contributions, or real-world deployments
- First-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, CVPR, ICCV, ACL)
- Experience in pre-training, post-training, fine-tuning models
- Experience in causal learning, sequence learning, classification, neural networks, graph learning, items associated, in-depth content understanding (user behavior, user interaction)
- Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and broad points of view to determine a path forward
- Willing to collaborate with others in a productive, interdisciplinary environment
About 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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A U.S.-equivalent master's or doctoral degree in AI, machine learning, or computer science is the standard anchor for EB-2 petitions. If your foreign degree is a three-year program, obtain a credential evaluation before your employer begins the PERM process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data for AI Research Scientist or related SOC codes to find employers who have filed PERM cases recently. Published filings show actual job titles, worksites, and prevailing wage levels used.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship and AI Research Scientist titles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident.
Verify your prevailing wage before the offer stage
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for your target metro before negotiating, since PERM is rejected if the offered wage falls below it.
Document research publications and patents early
USCIS officers scrutinize whether an AI Research Scientist role genuinely requires an advanced degree. Published papers, patents, and conference presentations in your application packet strengthen both the EB-2 job requirements argument and your own qualifying credentials.
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Find AI Research Scientist JobsAI Research Scientist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Research Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most AI Research Scientist positions qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's or doctoral degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field as a minimum job requirement. If the employer's posted requirements specify only a bachelor's degree, the role defaults to EB-3. The distinction matters because EB-2 priority dates move faster for most countries outside of India and China.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a six-year maximum and an annual lottery. PERM-based sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to five years depending on your country of birth and USCIS workload.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before USCIS approves your I-140, your PERM filing is abandoned and your new employer must restart the process from scratch. After I-140 approval and once your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 let you move to a same or similar role without losing your place in the queue, provided your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days.
Where can I find AI Research Scientist jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history so you're only seeing employers who have filed PERM cases for this type of role. You can also cross-reference the DOL OFLC disclosure data directly by searching for AI Research Scientist SOC codes to confirm a company's recent labor certification activity before applying.
Can my employer sponsor me for a National Interest Waiver instead of going through PERM?
A National Interest Waiver, or NIW, lets qualified EB-2 candidates self-petition without employer sponsorship or PERM labor certification, but the burden is on you to demonstrate that your AI research work benefits the United States broadly. USCIS evaluates the importance of your research, your ability to advance it, and whether the national benefit outweighs the standard labor market test. It's a strong option for researchers with published work and institutional backing.
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