Meta - Augusta, ME
posted 2 months ago
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., is at the forefront of building technologies that connect people, foster communities, and enhance business growth. Since its inception in 2004, Facebook has revolutionized social connectivity, and with the introduction of applications like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, it has empowered billions globally. Currently, Meta is advancing beyond traditional 2D screens, venturing into immersive experiences such as augmented and virtual reality, aiming to shape the next evolution in social technology. The Software Engineer, Machine Learning role is pivotal in this journey, focusing on the research, design, development, and testing of operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software tailored for massive social data and prediction challenges. In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks that include tackling ranking, classification, recommendation, and optimization problems across different domains such as payment fraud detection, click-through rate prediction, and collaborative filtering. You will be responsible for developing highly scalable systems and algorithms that leverage deep learning and data regression techniques. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying and analyzing technological bottlenecks, suggesting improvements, and iterating on solutions to enhance efficiency significantly. You will work closely with the engineering team, receiving guidance from your supervisor while contributing to the coding and development of deliverables. The role also emphasizes the adaptation of standard machine learning methods to optimize performance in modern parallel environments, including distributed clusters and GPU systems. With the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere in the US, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and inclusive environment.