AI Research Scientist (Technical Leadership), Multimodal - Monetization GenAI

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Salary

$219K-$301K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

123% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

AI Research Scientist (Technical Leadership), Multimodal - Monetization GenAI Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY The Monetization GenAI Video Gen & Visual Search group, part of the Ads pillar, is building the next generation of generative AI for video - from creation to understanding to transformation - at a scale that reaches billions of users. We develop proprietary foundation models for video generation, video-to-video editing, audio generation (music, voiceover, dubbing), and multimodal video understanding powered by large language models. We produce industry leading video models, and our research translates into products that drive hundreds of millions of dollars in annual advertising revenue. We are looking for a technical leader in AI research to define the research vision across video and audio generation, drive breakthrough research, and shape the technical direction of the organization. Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end AI research and model development for video-centric generative AI across Meta's advertising surfaces - Drive advancements in video generation & enhancement - Develop video-to-video & audio generation capabilities - Advance video & visual understanding through novel research - Conduct foundation model research to support generative AI innovation - Define research agendas and pioneer new directions in video/audio generation and multimodal understanding Minimum qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience - Has obtained a PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a relevant technical field - Experience as a technical lead, driving major technical initiatives with cross-functional impact and influencing strategy across multiple teams - 4+

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