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Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences

Meta

Location

Menlo Park, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$210k - $281k per year

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval-86% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Demography and Survey Science team at Meta focuses on improving decision-making and measuring impact through the analysis of survey and behavioral datasets. They seek quantitative social scientists to drive research projects from inception to completion, utilizing rigorous methodologies to address complex questions. The role involves collaboration with product teams and delivering insights to influence decision-making. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative research methods and experience with large datasets.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in quantitative research, survey methodology, or a related field.
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in the social sciences or a quantitative field.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing original research to address complex questions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data manipulation and analysis software and programming languages such as Python/R and SQL.
  • Expertise and applied experience in measurement and statistical inference.
  • Experience initiating and driving research projects to completion with minimal guidance.
  • Experience communicating analyses and results to any audience, including executives.
  • Demonstrated experience in distilling and communicating research insights to influence diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Help shape the research agenda and drive research projects from end-to-end.
  • Collaborate with product teams to define relevant questions about survey methodology and quantitative measurement.
  • Deploy appropriate quantitative methodologies to answer those questions.
  • Develop novel approaches where traditional methods won't do.
  • Provide teams with usable measurement strategies and methodologies to meet their product and business decision needs.
  • Deliver insights and recommendations clearly to relevant audiences.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Meta Platforms Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

219

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

6,606

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-86%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-27%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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