Description
Meta is seeking a highly quantitative, analytical and motivated data scientist for the Finance Data Science team. The Finance DS team has a unique bird's-eye view of Meta's world class advertising business and is positioned at the center of some of the most important strategic decisions for the company. The team is responsible for deeply understanding business drivers, accurately forecasting revenue, identifying opportunities/risks, and maximizing ROI on the largest investments across the family of apps (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp). This position will focus heavily on analyzing and modeling ROI of Meta's infra capacity investments and decisions, understanding how leading-edge AI technologies are impacting our complex ads ecosystem, and developing actionable insights to influence strong financial decision making. The role is highly cross-functional and partner facing, involving coordination and navigation of differing perspectives across a variety of data science, product and finance teams. Ideal candidates are highly motivated and have a track record of delivering actionable and data-driven insights; you're able to effectively combine deep technical expertise and business acumen, and drive to results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As an experienced individual contributor, you will also be expected to raise the quality of the data science craft at Meta, and to provide strong technical leadership and mentorship to other data scientists.
Data Scientist, Finance Responsibilities
- Own and lead data science projects end-to-end in partnership with other data science, finance or cross-functional teams to inform and influence product investment decisions.
- Raise the bar of data science at Meta, including but not limited to driving data best practices (e.g. analysis, goaling, forecasting), improving analytical processes, scaling knowledge and tools, and mentoring other data scientists.
- Build frameworks to analyze business implications, influence measurement standards and extrapolate experiment results into highly accurate and explainable forecasts.
- Navigate complex cross-functional situations and evaluate statistical analyses by other data science teams to reach alignment on objective business outcomes.
- Influence financial and product direction through clear and compelling presentations, including to leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in data science, quantitative analysis or predictive modeling to inform business/financial strategy.
- 1+ years of experience as a technical lead (providing technical thought leadership or mentorship to other data scientists)
- Proven collaboration, business communication and project leading skills - you have a track record of being viewed as an analytics thought leader by business partners in solving complex cross-functional problems.
- Proven track record in synthesizing strategic insights to influence decision-making through data-centric presentations, and communicating effectively across business and technical domains (including to executive audiences).
- Proven skills in extracting and manipulating large datasets using data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and/or statistical software (e.g. R).
- Highly self-motivated and results oriented - experience ramping up on new domains and willing to go the extra mile to drive impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science/Data Science or quantitative field.
- Experience in the infrastructure and capacity domain areas.
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$145,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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