Meta is seeking a versatile and experienced computer science research manager to join our wide-ranging research and development teams that drive innovation across various cutting-edge technologies and applications. This role is critical to shaping and ensuring Meta's position as a leader in the tech industry.

Research Scientist Manager Responsibilities:

• Be hands-on supporting and leading teams of software engineers and research scientists
• Develop technical vision, long-term strategy and set direction for the team and the organization
• Communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with customers and peer teams to facilitate cross-functional projects
• Remain up-to-date on ongoing software development activities within the team, help work through technical challenges, and be involved in design decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience or PhD and 4+ years of experience in a related industry research and development setting
• 2+ years of direct management experience, managing researchers and/or engineers
• Experience with cross functional collaboration with product and infrastructure teams, as well as non-engineering functions
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, structuring, and leading technical organizations, including performance management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in ranking, recommendation, or monetization systems
• Demonstrated expertise in LLMs, reinforcement learning or causal learning
• Prior work bridging academic research and real-world applications
• Experience recruiting and developing applied research teams

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 Whats App 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 accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$184,000/year to $257,000/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.