Research Scientist - Reality Labs

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$184K-$257K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

97% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

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

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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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About this role

Research Scientist - Reality Labs Burlingame, CA; New York, NY Reality Labs at Meta is seeking a Research Scientist with deep expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) to advance our work in AI-powered neuromotor interactions for wearable devices. We are building next-generation language capabilities that enable natural, expressive, and intelligent communication through Meta's wearable platforms via our industry-leading electromyography (EMG) program. Our team within the Wearables Input and Interaction organization is multi-disciplinary, combining machine learning, language modeling, and on-device optimization to push the boundaries of what's possible with language AI on constrained hardware. This is a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge LLM research with direct product impact - shaping how people interact with the next generation of wearable devices. We are looking for a researcher who can drive innovation in language model development, optimization, and deployment while setting technical direction for a small team. If you are passionate about building state-of-the-art language models and translating research into real-world products, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: - Lead the design, development, and optimization of Large Language Models for wearable device applications - Set technical direction for LLM-related research projects involving 3-4 researchers and engineers - Conduct research and experiments to improve language model accuracy, efficiency, and on-device performance - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, HCI, product) to transition LLM research into production - Explore and adopt novel model optimization, quantization, and efficiency techniques for resource-constrained environments - Stay current with state-of-the-art advances in LLMs, NLP, and related fields Minimum qualifications:

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