Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.Data Scientist Responsibilities

Collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data in order to contribute to the design and development of Meta products.
Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how our users interact with both our consumer and business products.
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.
Inform, influence, support, and execute our product decisions and product launches.
May be assigned projects in various areas including, but not limited to, product operations, exploratory analysis, product influence, and data infrastructure.
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Telecommuting allowed from anywhere in the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a PhD (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
Position requires completion of one graduate-level course, one research project, or one internship involving the following skills:
1. Performing quantitative analysis including data mining on highly complex data sets
2. Data querying language(s) including SQL
3. Scripting language(s) including Python
4. Statistical or mathematical software including one of the following: R, SAS, or Matlab
5. Applied statistics or experimentation, such as A/B testing, in an industry setting
6. Machine learning techniques
7. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
8. Relational databases
9. Large-scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems and
10. Quantitative analysis techniques, including one of the following: clustering, regression, pattern recognition, or descriptive and inferential statistics

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
$209,973/year to $235,400/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.

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