Meta Platforms is engaged in a competitive bidding war for AI talent as CEO Mark Zuckerberg offers unprecedented compensation packages. In 2025, these packages can reach up to $300 million over four years, targeting top engineers and researchers. Meta's Superintelligence Labs will focus on building advanced AI models to keep pace with competitors like OpenAI and Google. AI recruitment is bolstered by substantial signing bonuses and stock grants, reflecting a strategic necessity following the lukewarm reception of its Llama 4 AI model.
Top-tier AI researchers at Meta are reportedly being offered total compensation packages of up to $300 million over four years, with some initial year earnings exceeding $100 million.
Meta's aggressive recruitment is driven by the need to catch up with rivals such as OpenAI, Google, and DeepSeek, especially after the tepid reception of Meta's Llama 4 AI model.
Zuckerberg reportedly maintains a 'literal list' of AI all-stars he is targeting for Meta's new Superintelligence Labs, which is tasked with consolidating Meta's foundational AI research and product development.
Compensation packages for AI experts at Meta rival the pay of professional athletes and Fortune 500 CEOs, indicating a fierce battle for talent in the AI sector.
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