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Data Science Manager, Analytics

Meta

Burlingame, CA
Full Time
Director
173k-242k
5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Data Science Manager at Meta, you will help shape the future of the experiences we build for billions of people and hundreds of millions of businesses, creators, and partners around the world. You will apply your people leadership, project management, analytical, and technical skills, creativity, and product intuition to one of the largest data sets in the world. You will collaborate on a wide array of product and business problems with cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Research, Data Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and others. You will influence product strategy and investment decisions with data, lead and grow a high-performing team, and become part of a world-class analytics community dedicated to skill development and career growth in analytics and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of data scientists to develop strategies for our products that serve billions of people and hundreds of millions of businesses, creators, and partners around the world.
  • Drive analytics projects end-to-end in partnership with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions.
  • Influence product direction through clear and compelling presentations to leadership.
  • Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems using different analytical and statistical approaches.
  • Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends.
  • Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through insights and recommendations.
  • Contribute towards advancing the Data Science discipline at Meta, including driving data best practices, improving analytical processes, scaling knowledge and tools, and mentoring other data scientists.

Requirements

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
  • A minimum of 4 years of work experience (2+ years with a Ph.D.) in applied analytics, including at least 2 years of experience managing analytics teams.
  • Experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g., R).
  • Experience initiating and completing analytical projects with minimal guidance.
  • Experience communicating results of analysis to senior leadership.

Nice to Have

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or another quantitative field.
  • Experience working in technology, consulting, or finance.
  • Proven track record of leading high-performing analytics teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience (completed prior to joining).
  • At least 4 years of work experience in applied analytics, with 2+ years managing teams.
  • Proficiency with SQL, Python, R, or similar tools.
  • Experience leading analytical projects and communicating results to leadership.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range from $173,000/year to $242,000/year plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
  • Opportunities for career growth and skill development within a world-class analytics community.
  • Benefits offered by Meta (specific details not listed).

Working at Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. The company values innovation, impact, and inclusivity, and is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality, aiming to shape the future of social technology.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 18, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
Salary173k-242k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

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Location

Burlingame, CA

Industry

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