Data Scientist

Meta Meta · Big Tech · New York, NY

Data Scientist role at Meta focused on quantitative analysis, data mining, and applying machine learning techniques to inform product decisions. The role involves working with large datasets, SQL, Python, and distributed systems, with a focus on A/B testing and statistical analysis.

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

  • Quantitative analysis
  • Data mining
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Applied statistics or experimentation (A/B testing)
  • Machine learning techniques
  • Large-scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems
  • Quantitative analysis techniques (clustering, regression, pattern recognition, descriptive and inferential statistics)