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Data Scientist, Products & Applied Research

Meta

Location

Menlo Park, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

4/16/2026

Compensation

$210k - $281k per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99%·Filings 6,588·New hires 3,344·
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·FY 2025

Job description

Meta is seeking a Data Scientist to join its Products & Applied Research team, where you will leverage your analytical skills to influence product strategy and development for billions of users. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex product challenges using data-driven insights and methodologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab)
  • 8+ years of work experience leading analytics work in IC capacity, working collaboratively with Engineering and cross-functional partners
  • Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, and experimentation/causal inference methods
  • Experience communicating complex technical topics in a clear, precise, and actionable manner

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
  • Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring of key product metrics
  • 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

Benefits

  • Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.

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