Data Scientist

Meta • Burlingame, CA

210d • $182,583 - $196,900

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Applied Sciences, or a related field.
• Completion of one undergraduate-level course, one research project, or one internship involving the following skills: Performing quantitative analysis including data mining on highly complex data sets.
• Data querying language(s) including SQL.
• Scripting language(s) including Python.
• Statistical or mathematical software including one of the following: R, SAS, or Matlab.
• Machine learning techniques.
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Relational databases.
• Quantitative analysis techniques, including one of the following: clustering, regression, pattern recognition, or descriptive and inferential statistics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data in order to contribute to the design and development of Meta products.
• 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.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.
• Inform, influence, support, and execute our product decisions and product launches.
• May be assigned projects in various areas including, but not limited to, product operations, exploratory analysis, product influence, and data infrastructure.
• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree