Research Scientist Manager, AI for Wearables and Health
Meta is seeking a Research Scientist manager to lead teams advancing AI capabilities for wearables and health applications. In this role, you will manage research & engineering teams working on machine learning solutions for wearable devices, health monitoring, biometric sensing, and wellness-focused AI systems. You will shape the research strategy for AI-powered health and wearables experiences, guide the translation of novel findings into impactful product features, and partner closely with hardware, applied research, engineering, and product organizations to deliver meaningful health and wellness outcomes at scale.Research Scientist Manager, AI for Wearables and Health Responsibilities:Manage multiple teams of research scientists and engineers working on AI for wearables and health, including post-training, sensor fusion, and biometric modelingDefine and drive the research strategy and roadmap for AI-powered health and wearables experiences, setting goals informed by team insights, emerging health AI literature, and Meta's product prioritiesMaintain technical engagement across teams by evaluating research and product direction and quality, contributing directly to experimental design, model architecture decisions for on-device deployment, and publication strategyPartner cross-functionally with MSL, product, UXR, and data science teams to translate health and wearables AI advances into measurable improvements across Meta's devicesRecruit, develop, and retain research scientists and research leaders with expertise in health AI, wearable computing, physiological signal processing, and on-device machine learningProactively identify and resolve execution risks across research projects, including experimental bottlenecks, compute and power constraints for wearable devices, and alignment between research outputs and health product requirementsChampion a team culture that values scientific rigor, reproducibility, responsible AI practices, and privacy-conscious approaches to health dataHold research leaders accountable for performance, scientific depth, and cross-functional engagement, providing consistent and constructive feedbackCommunicate research priorities, trade-offs, and strategic implications clearly to leadership, maintaining a perspective on key advances in health AI and wearable computingMinimum Qualifications:8 years of experience in machine learning research or applied machine learning, with depth in areas such as LLM mid/post-training, applied AI, wearable computing, or on-device machine learning4 years of experience managing research or engineering teams, including experience managing other research leaders or technical leadsExperience driving research strategy and roadmap decisions across the full ML research lifecycle, from problem formulation and experimentation through publication and production impactExperience partnering cross-functionally with hardware, engineering, product, and data science teams to translate ML research into measurable outcomes for consumer devicesExperience recruiting, developing, and retaining research scientists and building high-performing research teamsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with on-device ML optimization, including model compression, efficient inference, and power-aware deployment for resource-constrained hardwareExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Experience managing teams working on applications of large language models in consumer techDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesTrack record of publishing impactful research at top ML venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CHIL, or equivalents, and guiding teams to do the sameExperience adhering to and implementing responsible and ethical AI practices for health applications, including privacy protection, bias mitigation, and clinical validation considerationsAbout 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 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 [email protected].$219,000/year to $301,000/year bonus equity benefitsIndividual 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. J-18808-Ljbffr
