Research Scientist, AI Networking (PhD)

In this role, you will be a member of the AI Networking Software team and part of the bigger DC networking organization. The team develops and owns the software stack around NCCL (NVIDIA Collective Communications Library), which enables multi-GPU and multi-node data communication through HPC-style collectives. NCCL has been integrated into PyTorch and is on the critical path of multi-GPU distributed training. In other words, nearly every distributed GPU-based ML workload in Meta Production goes through the SW stack the team owns.At the high level, the team aims to enable Meta-wide ML products and innovations to leverage our large-scale GPU training and inference fleet through an observable, reliable and high-performance distributed AI/GPU communication stack. Currently, one of the team’s focus is on building customized features, SW benchmarks, performance tuners and SW stacks around NCCL and PyTorch to improve the full-stack distributed ML reliability and performance (e.g. Large-Scale GenAI/LLM training) from the trainer down to the inter-GPU and network communication layer. We are seeking engineers to work on the space of GenAI/LLM scaling reliability and performance.

Research Scientist, AI Networking (PhD) Responsibilities:

Enabling reliable and highly scalable distributed ML training on Meta's large-scale GPU training infra with a focus on GenAI/LLM scaling

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: High speed networking (RDMA), Distributed ML Training, GPU architecture, ML systems, AI infrastructure, high performance computing, performance optimizations, or Machine Learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)

Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of ML, deep learning and LLM

Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences

Experience in HPC and parallel computing

Knowledge of GPU architectures and CUDA programming

Experience with NCCL/RCCL/OneCCL and distributed GPU reliability/performance improvement on RoCE/Infiniband

Experience with both data parallel and model parallel training, such as Distributed Data Parallel, Fully Sharded Data Parallel (FSDP), Tensor Parallel, and Pipeline Parallel

Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment

Experience in AI framework and trainer development on accelerating large-scale distributed deep learning models

Experience working with DL frameworks like PyTorch, Caffe2 or TensorFlow

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 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.

$121,992/year to $181,000/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.