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Software Engineer, Systems ML - Model Optimization (PhD)

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Meta

Software Engineer, Systems ML - Model Optimization (PhD)

New York, NY

Meta is looking for software engineers to play a pivotal role designed to further enhance and elevate our AI inference infrastructure. As a member of our team, you will play a significant role in improving the latency and power consumption of our AI models and in building user facing APIs for our ML engineers. Your expertise will enable us to reach new heights in enabling efficient model inference. The position requires a combination of expertise in machine learning and software engineering.

Software Engineer, Systems ML - Model Optimization (PhD) Responsibilities:

  • Fine tune, quantize and deploy ML models on-device across phones, AR and VR devices.
  • Optimize models for latency and power consumption.
  • Enable efficient inference on GPUs.
  • Build tooling to develop and deploy efficient models for inference.
  • Partner with teams across meta reality labs to optimize key inference workloads.
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
  • Specialized experience in the following machine learning/deep learning domains: model quantization, compression, on-device inference, GPU inference, PyTorch.
  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
  • Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven record of training, fine tuning, and optimizing models.
  • 3+ years of experience on accelerating deep learning models for on-device inference.
  • Optimizing machine learning model inference on NVIDIA GPUs.
  • Familiarity with on-device inference platforms (ARM, Qualcomm DSP).
  • Experience with CUDA/Triton.
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$56.25/hour to $173,000/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.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2IGnMAN_1002
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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