Research Scientist Intern, Central Applied Science (PhD)

Central Applied Science (CAS) is a research and development team which takes on the strategic bets most critical to Meta that require a unique combination of research and engineering to succeed. We generate real-world impact through a combination of scientific rigor, methodological innovation and engineering. Central Applied Science is interdisciplinary, with expertise in computer science, statistics, machine learning, economics, political science, operations research, marketing science and sociology, among many other fields. This diversity of perspectives enriches our research and expands the scope and scale of projects we can address. We deliver value through collaborative projects with other groups at Meta and with the academic community. In addition, we build and open-source technical products aligned with our areas of expertise.The Central Applied Science team is looking for PhD research interns with expertise in statistical modeling, economics, experimentation, game theory, GenAI Modeling and Evaluation. The team works closely with various product groups throughout Meta, bringing expertise in anomaly detection, bayesian modeling, bias correction, model evaluation, synthetic population, behavioral modeling and pricing, and applying them for various applications. We solve critical problems that enable Meta to make robust and trustworthy strategic decisions and build products that best serve and protect their users.Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year. ### **Research Scientist Intern, Central Applied Science (PhD) Responsibilities:** * Build pragmatic, scalable, and statistically rigorous solutions to mission critical inferential and decision problems by leveraging or developing state of the art statistical and machine learning methodologies on top of Meta’s unparalleled data infrastructure. * Apply excellent communication skills in order to develop cross-functional partnerships throughout the company and spread statistical best practices. * Be able to work both independently and collaboratively with other scientists, engineers, designers, UX researchers, and product managers to accomplish complex tasks that deliver demonstrable value to Meta’s community of over 3.5 billion users. * Think creatively, proactively, and futuristically to identify new opportunities within Meta’s long term roadmap for data-scientific contributions. ### **Minimum Qualifications:** * Experience in machine learning and statistical research covering at least one of the following domains: statistical modeling, behavioral modeling, economics, model evaluation or generative AI * 1+ years in programming, analysis, and visualization using computing software and libraries such as Python or R * Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration * Experience in scalable dataset assembly/data wrangling, such as Hive, Spark or Presto * Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment ### **Preferred Qualifications:** * Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op * Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by previous internships or industry experience, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as KDD, The Web, AI STATS, AAAI, NeurIPS, ICML, EC, or similar * Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment * Availability for sixteen (16) weeks or more ### **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. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. 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 [email protected]. $7,650/month to $12,667/month + 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.