POSTED Dec 13

Research Scientist Manager, Generative AI - Llama Applied LLMs

at Meta ⋅ Bellevue, WA, Menlo Park, CA

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The Generative AI Org at Meta is seeking a strong technical leader to join our team and work on the next generation of large language models, particularly focusing on building new capabilities for Llama inspired by internal use cases. As a technical leader, you will play a critical role in building our series of efficient Llama models and building new capabilities on top of them. You will work with internal clients to understand their needs and push the boundaries of text LLMs via breakthroughs in several capabilities.

Drive efficiency gains on training and deployment of LLMs through novel techniques

Drive end-to-end development of LLMs models, including data sourcing and curation, filtering, experiment design, evaluation and more

Lead a team of applied researchers to democratize Llama for Meta's users

Communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with clients and peer teams to facilitate cross-functional projects

Remain up-to-date on ongoing research and software development activities in the team, help work through technical challenges, and be involved in design decisions

Remain deeply involved in the research community, both understanding trends, and setting them

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in large language model, NLP, and Transformer modeling, in the setting of both research and engineering development

Experience and track of recording in landing large research and/or product impacts in a fast-paced environment

3+ years of hands-on supporting and leading teams of research scientists and software engineers

Proven technical vision in where the field of generative AI will go

Experience of and knowledge of model efficiency techniques (quantization, distillation, etc.)

Experience with cross functional collaboration with product and platform teams, as well as non-engineering functions

Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, structuring, leading technical organizations, including performance management

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in deep learning, artificial intelligence, and/or related technical field

Experience and knowledge of ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.

Experience and knowledge of large-scale data platforms such as Spark, Hive, etc.

Experience and knowledge of working with LLM frameworks like LangChain

Experience and knowledge of training LLMs, fine-tuning on datasets, especially LLaMa

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$177,000/year to $251,000/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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