Full job description Menlo Park, CA • Full Time Meta Data & Analytics Data Science 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. Data Scientist Responsibilities Perform large-scale data analysis and develop effective statistical models for segmentation, classification, optimization and prediction to drive key product OKRs. Develop and code software programs and algorithms to automate analysis, build pipelines, maintain and scale large datasets and models. Improve product and drive value for customers by understanding ecosystems, user behavior and long-term trends. Influence cross-functional partners like Product Engineering as well as the direction of the business by identifying actionable insights, trends and anomalies through data analysis and/or design and implementation of dashboards. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Master’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related technical field Completion of one university-level coursework, research project or internship must include experience in the following: 1. Designing, executing and evaluating complex experiments, formulating and testing hypotheses to inform product strategy 2. Utilizing Quantitative analysis techniques (e.g., clustering, regression, pattern recognition, descriptive and inferential statistics) to influence product decisions and direction 3. Predicting and forecasting outcomes through the application of quantitative methodologies, with an understanding of how changes may have or did impact these outcomes 4. Developing analytical designs that span the analytic process, including cleaning, structuring & weighting data as appropriate, combining multiple data types, writing statistical software code and interpreting outputs and 5. Identifying appropriate data collection tools, techniques, or methods to be used for a specific research problem For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position. 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. $182,616/year to $196,900/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. Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.