Data Scientist, Analytics Menlo Park, CA +1 locations • Data & Analytics • Data Science Data & [...]

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); Remote; USD 189,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Data Scientist to leverage large and complex data sets for analytical problem-solving. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience with data mining, Python, and statistical software. This role involves translating data-driven insights into strategic recommendations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development for millions globally.

Qualifications

• Requires 24 months of experience in data mining on complex data sets.
• Experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, or Matlab.
• Proficient in scripting languages, particularly Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large data sets to solve complex problems.
• Develop strategies for products based on data insights.
• Measure the success of product efforts using key metrics.

Skills

Data Mining

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Quantitative Analysis

Python

ETL Processes

R

SAS

Matlab

Regression Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science

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.

Data Scientist, Analytics 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 the 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 your insights and recommendations.

Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions.

Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a data analytics-related position. Foreign degree equivalent accepted

Requires 24 months of experience in the following:

1. Performing quantitative analysis, including data mining on highly complex data sets

3. Scripting languages, including Python

4. Statistical or mathematical software, including R, SAS, or Matlab

5. Applied statistics or experimentation, such as A/B testing, in an industry setting

6. Machine learning techniques

7. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes

8. Relational databases

9. Large-scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems and

10. Quantitative analysis techniques, including clustering, regression, pattern recognition, or descriptive and inferential statistics.

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$189,953/year to $196,900/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. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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