Data Scientist, Products & Applied Research

Data Scientist, Products & Applied Research Meta | Posted Mar 9 | Full‑time Meta’s Products & Applied Research (PAR) team is where product‑focused research meets real‑world impact, taking breakthrough AI research and transforming it into products that reach billions. As part of Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), we’re driving the transformation of Meta’s core experiences—across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, and beyond—by applying cutting‑edge research to real‑world products at massive scale. We are looking for a Data Scientist to help define the experiences we build for billions of people and hundreds of millions of businesses around the world, applying technical skills, analytical mindset, and product intuition. Responsibilities Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems using different analytical and statistical approaches. Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining, and presentation of data to develop strategies for our products that serve billions of people and hundreds of millions of businesses. Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends. Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through insights and recommendations. Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross‑functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 6 years of work experience in analytics (minimum of 4 years with a Ph.D.). Experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g., R). Preferred Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field. Compensation & Benefits $177,000/year to $247,000/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. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidemptive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™