Research Scientist, Quantitative Growth Research

Meta•San Francisco, CA

1d•$147,000 - $208,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Quantitative Growth Research team, where you will apply rigorous quantitative methods to understand user behavior, product adoption, and growth dynamics across Meta's family of apps and services. In this role, you will design and execute large-scale studies, develop causal inference frameworks, and translate complex behavioral data into actionable insights that shape product strategy and drive sustainable growth. You will partner closely with product, engineering, and data science teams to define research agendas that directly influence how billions of people discover and engage with Meta's products.

Requirements

PhD in a quantitative field such as economics, statistics, psychology, computational social science, or a related discipline
Experience conducting quantitative research using methods such as experimentation, causal inference, survey research, or large-scale behavioral data analysis
Experience applying statistical modeling techniques (e.g., regression, survival analysis, Bayesian methods, causal inference) to real-world product or growth research questions
Experience translating quantitative research findings into product or business recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders
Experience working with large-scale datasets using programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
Experience scoping and delivering independent research projects from problem definition through insight communication

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with survey methodology, including questionnaire design, sampling strategies, and measurement validity in the context of user research
Experience designing and analyzing large-scale experiments (A/B tests or quasi-experiments) in a consumer technology or growth context
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Track record of publishing or presenting quantitative research findings in peer-reviewed venues or applied research settings

Responsibilities

Design and execute quantitative research studies — including surveys, behavioral data analyses, and observational studies — to understand user acquisition, retention, and engagement patterns across Meta's products
Develop and apply causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity) to evaluate the impact of product changes on growth outcomes
Build and validate measurement frameworks that connect user behavior signals to long-term growth and retention metrics
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to translate research findings into product strategy and roadmap decisions
Identify gaps in existing measurement approaches and design novel methodologies to address them, adapting established frameworks to new growth research challenges
Communicate complex quantitative findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and data visualizations
Contribute to team-level research goals by identifying high-priority growth questions and scoping research projects with clear short, mid, and long-term deliverables
Leverage AI-integrated workflows and analytical tools to accelerate research design, data processing, and insight generation
Advise cross-functional partners on appropriate research methods, statistical interpretation, and the limitations of quantitative findings in the context of growth decisions