Data Science Director

Meta Meta · Big Tech · Menlo Park, CA

Meta is seeking a Data Science Director to lead analytics efforts and drive data-informed decisions for their future platforms. The role involves people leadership, product leadership, guiding teams with data and insights, and communicating data-driven stories to influence partners. Responsibilities include leading and growing a distributed team of data scientists, applying quantitative analysis to shape product strategies, and contributing to technical vision. Qualifications include extensive experience in managing analytics teams, influencing strategy, and integrating AI tools responsibly.

What you'd actually do

  1. Inspire, lead and grow a distributed team of data scientists and data science leaders across North America
  2. Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data in developing data-informed strategies for growing and improving our product offerings.
  3. Contribute to long-term technical vision and strategy methods and metrics that will improve the quality and efficiency of our products at scale.
  4. Lead development and communication of product area insights and recommended action items with Meta Analytics leadership.

Skills

Required

  • managing analytics teams
  • quantitative analysis
  • data mining
  • data presentation
  • influencing strategy
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • communication skills
  • AI tools integration
  • responsible AI practices
  • AI skill development
  • prompt/context engineering
  • agent orchestration

What the JD emphasized

  • 10+ years of work experience managing analytics teams
  • Proven experience influencing strategy and driving change across org boundaries
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development