Data Scientist

Meta Meta · Big Tech · Menlo Park, CA

Meta is seeking a Data Scientist to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data to contribute to the design and development of Meta products. This role involves partnering with Product and Engineering teams to solve problems, identify trends, and inform product decisions. The position requires a PhD in a quantitative field and experience with data analysis, SQL, Python, ETL, and large-scale data processing.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data in order to contribute to the design and development of Meta products.
  2. 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.
  3. Partner with Product and Engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.
  4. Inform, influence, support, and execute our product decisions and product launches.
  5. May be assigned projects in various areas including, but not limited to, product operations, exploratory analysis, product influence, and data infrastructure.

Skills

Required

  • PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Data mining
  • SQL
  • Python
  • ETL processes
  • Relational databases
  • Large-scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems
  • Clustering
  • Regression
  • Pattern recognition
  • Descriptive and inferential statistics