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AI Research Scientist, Modeling & ToolCalling - MSL Responsibilities:
- Work across the full LLM post-training stack
- Building high-quality training data, and designing and running evaluations
- Execute and iterate on post-training runs
- Own end-to-end LLM capability “hill-climbing”
- Conduct research on improved training and data curation strategies
- Lead complex technical projects end-to-end
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
- 2+ years of industry research experience in LLM/NLP, computer vision, or related AI/ML models
- Deep, practical experience in LLM post-training
- Experience as a technical lead on a team and/or leading complex technical projects from end to end
- Published research in leading peer-reviewed conferences (e.g., ACL, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, CVPR, ICCV) and/or demonstrated significant industry influence in the field of AI
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience working on long horizon agents, agentic tool use, personalization, and/or search
- Experience working on frontier-quality, state-of-the-art Large Language Models
- First-author publications at top peer-reviewed conferences (e.g., ACL, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, CVPR, ICCV)
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 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.
$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.
AI Research Scientist, Modeling & ToolCalling - MSL Responsibilities:
- Work across the full LLM post-training stack
- Building high-quality training data, and designing and running evaluations
- Execute and iterate on post-training runs
- Own end-to-end LLM capability “hill-climbing”
- Conduct research on improved training and data curation strategies
- Lead complex technical projects end-to-end
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
- 2+ years of industry research experience in LLM/NLP, computer vision, or related AI/ML models
- Deep, practical experience in LLM post-training
- Experience as a technical lead on a team and/or leading complex technical projects from end to end
- Published research in leading peer-reviewed conferences (e.g., ACL, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, CVPR, ICCV) and/or demonstrated significant industry influence in the field of AI
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience working on long horizon agents, agentic tool use, personalization, and/or search
- Experience working on frontier-quality, state-of-the-art Large Language Models
- First-author publications at top peer-reviewed conferences (e.g., ACL, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, KDD, CVPR, ICCV)
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 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.
$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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- TikTok35
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- Technology & Software134
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research scientist jobs.
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, or computer science
- Hands-on experience designing and executing independent research experiments
- Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as R, Python, or MATLAB
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Experience with specific laboratory techniques such as CRISPR, mass spectrometry, or next-generation sequencing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to cross-functional teams
Tips for Your Research Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to publication impact
List publications with citation counts or journal impact factors rather than just titles. Hiring committees and research leads use these signals to gauge the real-world weight of your work, so a bare list of paper titles leaves your strongest credential undersold.
Match your methods section to the job description
Most research scientist postings name specific techniques, instruments, or computational tools. Mirror the exact terminology from the posting in your resume and cover letter. Automated screening tools filter on those phrases before a human ever reads your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a targeted project portfolio page
A one-page personal site or GitHub repository summarizing two or three key research projects gives interviewers a concrete artifact to discuss before the technical screen. Include methodology, tools, and outcome, not just the abstract.
Prepare a chalk-talk style presentation
Many research scientist interviews include a research presentation to a mixed audience of scientists and non-scientists. Practice explaining your work without jargon for five minutes and then defending methodology under detailed technical questioning from specialists.
Negotiate start date around grant or publication cycles
Research teams often time hiring to grant award dates or fiscal-year budget releases. If an offer comes in lower than expected, ask whether the start date flexibility or a sign-on tied to a grant milestone is on the table before countering base salary alone.
Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research scientists?
The companies hiring the most research scientists right now include TikTok, ByteDance, and サイネオス・ヘルス, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strong in pharmaceutical development, technology research labs, and federally funded research institutions.
How many research scientist jobs are remote?
About 35% of research scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Computational research roles in machine learning, bioinformatics, and data science tend to offer the highest share of remote-eligible positions, while wet-lab and instrumentation-dependent roles are almost always on-site.
How do you become a research scientist?
Most research scientist roles require completing a Ph.D. in a relevant field, which involves original dissertation research and several peer-reviewed publications. After your doctorate, a postdoctoral fellowship strengthens your independent research credentials and publication record. From there, you apply to industry, government, or academic positions and typically interview with a research presentation alongside technical and behavioral rounds.
Can you get hired as a research scientist without much experience?
Entry-level research scientist roles do exist, particularly at larger pharmaceutical companies and technology firms that hire recent Ph.D. graduates directly into associate or junior scientist positions. The key is framing dissertation and postdoctoral work as independent project leadership rather than graduate training. Applying to rotational research programs and contract research organizations is also a practical path into the field early in your career.
What does the research scientist interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or hiring-manager screen focused on your research background and role fit. A technical interview follows, covering methodology, experimental design, and domain knowledge. Most employers then ask for a formal research presentation to the team, sometimes called a job talk or chalk talk. A final round with senior stakeholders or cross-functional partners usually precedes the offer.
Where can I find and apply to research scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to research scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization, seniority level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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