AI Research Scientist, VLLM (Vision Large Language Models) - Generative AI
MetaAI Research Scientist, VLLM (Vision Large Language Models) - Generative AI
MetaLocation
Menlo Park, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/21/2026
Compensation
$154,000 - $217,000 a year
Job description
The Machine Learning Research Scientist role on the Monetization team at Meta focuses on developing AI technologies that connect users with businesses. This position involves creating scalable classifiers and tools to enhance the Ads-ranking system across Meta's platforms. The team plays a vital role in shaping communication pathways and financial tools for businesses in the digital economy. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive innovation.
Requirements
- Experience in Deep Learning algorithms and techniques, such as convolutional neural networks (CNN) and transformers.
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Responsibilities
- Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging Machine Learning, data regression, and rules-based models.
- Suggest, collect, and synthesize requirements to create an effective feature roadmap.
- Adapt standard Machine Learning methods to best exploit modern parallel environments.
- Lead and contribute to cutting-edge research that results in industry-leading tech demos and/or publications.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and contribute to Meta's research product development.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Meta Platforms Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
219
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
6,606
FY2026
Entry-level share
1.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-86%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-27%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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