AI Research Scientist, Post-Training - Meta Superintelligence Labs
MetaAI Research Scientist, Post-Training - Meta Superintelligence Labs
MetaLocation
Menlo Park, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/29/2026
Compensation
$154k - $217k per year
Job description
Meta is seeking Research Scientists to join the Post-Training team within Meta Superintelligence Labs. This role focuses on designing, generating, and curating critical post-training data to enhance AI systems. The ideal candidate will conduct research to optimize post-training recipes that improve model quality while collaborating closely with technical leadership. This position requires a strong scientific judgment and the ability to drive ambitious research agendas independently.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in machine learning research, focusing on deep learning, data alignment, NLP, or related areas.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical research projects from conception to production.
- Effective communication skills and experience collaborating with technical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Design novel methodologies for post-training data collection, curation, and synthetic data generation.
- Define data quality frameworks and alignment strategies that guide capability development across MSL.
- Drive the scientific vision for eliciting high-quality data in expert domains and complex agentic trajectories.
- Conduct research to develop and optimize post-training recipes that directly improve model quality.
- Partner with cross-functional research teams to identify and prioritize gaps in model capabilities.
- Contribute to research workstreams that shape the long-term direction of data-centric AI at MSL.
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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