AI Specialist (Technical Leadership) - Product and Applied Research
MetaAI Specialist (Technical Leadership) - Product and Applied Research
MetaLocation
Menlo Park, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/29/2026
Compensation
$219,000 - $301,000 a year
Job description
The AI Specialist role at Meta focuses on advancing the science and technology of intelligent machines. This position involves technical leadership across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, mentoring AI engineers, and driving the team's goals and technical direction. The specialist will collaborate with organization leaders to improve team performance and identify new opportunities for the organization. The role requires a deep understanding of AI systems and their interactions with other systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
- Specialized experience in one or more domains such as LLM post-training, agentic technology, and product development.
- Experience developing modeling algorithms or infrastructure in C/C++ or Python.
Responsibilities
- Help advance the science and technology of intelligent machines.
- Assist in goal setting related to project impact and system architecture.
- Develop custom architectures and methodologies to evaluate different approaches.
- Mentor other AI engineers and improve the quality of AI work in the broader team.
- Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail.
- Identify new opportunities for the larger organization and influence staffing and prioritization.
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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