Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, focusing on building world models that understand and predict the physical world, particularly from video. The role involves developing efficient algorithms for world model-based planning and control, contributing to advancements in self-supervised learning, predictive models, and reinforcement learning. The team aims to innovate in AI research and create scalable, robust models for embodied agents. Candidates should be passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technology.

• First-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences such as ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, CoRL, RSS, or ICRA.
• Research background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, robot learning, computational statistics, applied mathematics, or related areas.
• Experience coding software and executing complex experiments.
• Experience with Python and PyTorch.

• Lead, collaborate, and execute on research that pushes forward the state of the art in world modelling and artificial intelligence.
• Perform research that enables learning the semantics of data across modalities including images, video, text, and audio.
• Work towards long-term research goals while identifying immediate milestones.
• Develop and evaluate novel architectures and training methods for learning predictive models of visual, physical, or multimodal environments.
• Explore applications of world models to planning, prediction, control, and decision-making for embodied agents.
• Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing publications at peer-reviewed venues.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers in a large cross-functional team.
• Open source high quality code and produce reproducible research.
• Support recruiting efforts by engaging with potential candidates and sharing insights about world modelling research at Meta.

• Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.