Data Scientist (Technical Leadership) Sunnyvale, CA +5 locations • Data & Analytics +5 more • A[...]

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their innovative team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners to tackle product development challenges using data-driven insights. You will have the opportunity to shape product strategy, leverage advanced analytical techniques, and influence investment decisions that impact billions of users. This role offers a dynamic environment for skill development and career growth, making it a perfect fit for those passionate about analytics and technology. Join a forward-thinking company that is redefining social connectivity and immersive experiences.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Skill Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading analytics work in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong background in data analysis, statistical methods, and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities

• Work with large data sets to solve complex problems using statistical approaches.
• Guide teams using data insights to influence product strategy and decisions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Approaches

Predictive Modeling

Machine Learning

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Masters or Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

Data Mining Tools

Analytical Frameworks

Job description

Meta's products are designed to bring people closer together and make it easier for them to share information, ideas, and experiences. We are hiring experienced Data Scientists across a variety of our product areas including Facebook, Instagram, Monetization, Integrity, Gen AI, Messenger, Reality Labs, Whatsapp, and others!

As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate on a wide array of product and technical problems with a wide range of cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Research, Data Engineering, Finance, and others. You will use data and analysis to identify and solve product development’s biggest challenges. You will influence product strategy and investment decisions with data, be focused on impact, and collaborate with other teams. By joining Meta, you will become part of a world-class analytics community dedicated to skill development and career growth in analytics and beyond.

Product leadership:

You will use data to shape development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to people, businesses, and Meta. You will help your partner teams prioritize what to build, set goals, and understand their product’s ecosystem.

Analytics:

You will guide teams using data and insights. You will focus on developing hypotheses and employ a varied toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, different methodologies, frameworks, and technical approaches to test them.

Communication and influence:

You won’t simply present data, but tell data-driven stories. You will convince and influence your partners using clear insights and recommendations. You will build credibility through structure and clarity, and be a trusted strategic partner.

Data Scientist (Technical Leadership) Responsibilities

1. Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems using different analytical and statistical approaches.
2. 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.
3. Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends.
4. Understand and identify opportunities to more responsibly leverage cutting edge technology.
5. Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through your insights and recommendations.
6. Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions.
7. Intellectual curiosity and drive, decisiveness, with ambiguity and complexity.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2. 8+ years of work experience leading analytics work in IC capacity, working collaboratively with Engineering and cross-functional partners, and guiding data-influenced product planning, prioritization, and strategy development.
3. Experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including Engineering, PM/TPM, Analytics and Finance.
4. Experience framing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters or Ph.D. Degree in a quantitative field.
2. Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, and experimentation/causal inference methods.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

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.

$206,000/year to $281,000/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. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.