Data Scientist, Data Management

Meta · Big Tech · Menlo Park, CA

Meta is seeking a Data Scientist to leverage data and business principles to drive large-scale Data Center programs. This role involves defining and developing metrics creation, data collection, modeling, and reporting for operational performance. The Data Scientist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problem statements, build analytical models, deliver insights, and make recommendations. Responsibilities include defining and tracking business metrics with descriptive and predictive analytics, designing and implementing statistical models (Hypothesis testing, Forecasting, statistical process control, simulation), identifying operational gaps, and providing mentorship. The role also involves leading ad hoc projects to support Data Center strategy.

What you'd actually do

Leverage data and business principles to drive large scale Meta's Data Center programs.
Define and develop the program for metrics creation, data collection, modeling, and reporting the. operational performance of Meta's data centers.
Collaborate with cross-functional data and business teams to define problem statements, access and manipulate data, build analytical. models, explain data-gathering requirements, deliver analytics insights, and make recommendations.
Define, compute, track, and continuously validate business metrics with descriptive. and predictive analytics.
Leverage tools like Python, SQL, R, and Tableau for analytics.

Skills

Required

SQL
Python
R
Tableau
Statistics
Hypothesis testing
Forecasting
Statistical process control
Simulation
Optimization techniques
Data analysis
Metrics development
Cross-functional project management
Communication

Nice to have

Power BI

What the JD emphasized

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Science, Economics, finance or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation
Analyzing and interpreting data
developing metrics
drawing conclusions
recommending actions
reporting results across stakeholders
SQL queries development
Scripting in Python, R or similar languages
Working with visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
End-to-end managing and leading many cross-functional projects and cross-functional teams (both internal and external)
Communication and storytelling experience to influence all organizational levels (engineers, executives and cross functional teams) to drive business decisions
Statistics (e.g. modeling, experimental design, Hypothesis etc.) and Simulation and optimization techniques

Read full job description

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.

Responsibilities

Leverage data and business principles to drive large scale Meta's Data Center programs. Define and develop the program for metrics creation, data collection, modeling, and reporting the. operational performance of Meta's data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional data and business teams to define problem statements, access and manipulate data, build analytical. models, explain data-gathering requirements, deliver analytics insights, and make recommendations. Define, compute, track, and continuously validate business metrics with descriptive. and predictive analytics. Leverage tools like Python, SQL, R, and Tableau for analytics. Design & Implement statistical models such as Hypothesis testing, Forecasting, statistical process. control and simulation to evaluate critical business decisions and influence our Data Center planning & Operations. Identify gaps in the operational processes, build analytical models for. finding insights and helping in driving decisions across different org leadership. Provide mentorship to other members of the team on development of best practices for design and. implementation of cutting-edge analytics insights. Lead and support various ad hoc projects, as needed, in support of Data Center strategy.

Qualifications

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Science, Economics, finance or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation Requires 1 years of experience in the following: Analyzing and interpreting data, developing metrics, drawing conclusions, recommending actions, and reporting results across stakeholders SQL queries development Scripting in Python, R or similar languages Working with visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar End-to-end managing and leading many cross-functional projects and cross-functional teams (both internal and external) Communication and storytelling experience to influence all organizational levels (engineers, executives and cross functional teams) to drive business decisions Statistics (e.g. modeling, experimental design, Hypothesis etc.) and Simulation and optimization techniques