Research Scientist, Central Applied Science (PhD) jobs in United States
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Meta · 12 hours ago

Research Scientist, Central Applied Science (PhD)

positionMenlo Park, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Meta is a company that builds technologies to help people connect and grow businesses. They are looking for researchers and applied scientists to join their Central Applied Science team, where the role involves developing quantitative methods and driving impact across various products and operations.

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Responsibilities

Work with vast amounts of data, generate research questions that push the state-of-the-art, and build data-driven products
Develop novel quantitative methods on top of Meta's unparalleled data infrastructure
Work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones
Communicate best practices in quantitative analysis to partners
Work both independently and collaboratively with other scientists, engineers, UX researchers, and product managers to accomplish complex tasks that deliver demonstrable value
Actively identify new opportunities within Meta's long term roadmap for data science contributions

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldEmpirical research experienceAlgorithm developmentData analysis with PythonData analysis with RLarge datasetsCross-functional communicationPublications in conferencesProblem-solving skills

Required

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
Experience with empirical research and for answering questions with data
Experience developing algorithms in languages like Python, C, C++ or Java
Experience analyzing datasets using languages like Python or R
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred

Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward
Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
Experience analyzing large datasets using tools like Presto, Hive or Spark
Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as publications at leading workshops, journals or conferences such as KDD, EC, ICML, NeurIPS, or similar

Benefits

Bonus
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Benefits

Company

Meta

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Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Menlo Park, CA, US
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.metacareers.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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Kathryn Glickman
Director, CEO Communications
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CTO Business Engineering NA
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