Decision Scientist, Product

Summary: 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. Required Skills: Decision Scientist, Product Responsibilities: Collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data in order to contribute to the design and development of marketing campaigns for Meta products and brands. 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, as well as with our ads and social marketing pages. Partner with Marketing and Engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities. Inform, influence, support, and execute our product go-to-market decisions and product launches. May be assigned projects in various areas including, but not limited to, consumer marketing campaign support, 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. Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the U.S. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Applied Sciences, or a related field and two years of work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation. Requires two years of experience in the following: Performing quantitative analysis including data mining on highly complex data sets Data querying language: SQL Scripting language: Python Statistical or mathematical software including one of the following: R, SAS, or Matlab Applied statistics or experimentation, such as A/B testing, in an industry setting Machine learning techniques ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes Relational databases Large-scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems, AND Quantitative analysis techniques, including one of the following: clustering, regression, pattern recognition, or descriptive and inferential statistics. Public Compensation: $236,474/year to $279,400/year + bonus + equity + benefits Industry: Internet Equal Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com. Experience: 3 years required

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