Experienced Data Scientist for Instagram - Remote Career Opportunity with Meta

Join the Team Revolutionizing Social Media and Shaping the Future of Human Connection

At Meta, we're on a mission to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. As a leading technology company, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the way people interact with each other. If you're a talented Data Scientist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to explore our exciting opportunity to join the Instagram team as a Graph/Friending targeted Data Scientist.

About the Role

As a Data Scientist at Instagram, you'll play a vital role in shaping the product development and investment decisions that impact billions of people around the world. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex product challenges, leveraging your technical expertise, analytical mindset, and product instinct to drive business growth and improve user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide range of challenging problems using unique analytical and statistical techniques.
• Apply technical knowledge with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining, and the presentation of data to develop strategies for our products that serve billions of people and hundreds of millions of organizations.
• Identify and measure the success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and tracking of key product metrics to understand trends.
• Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through your insights and recommendations.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Product Data Science, including extensive experience with experimentation.
• Experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g., R).
• Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, and experimentation/causal inference techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, having a:

• Master's or Ph.D. Degree in a quantitative field can be a significant advantage.

What We Offer

At Instagram, we're committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports their well-being and career growth. Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• A competitive salary and 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance, including dental and vision plans.
• Remote work support to help you set up and maintain an effective home workspace.
• Flexible working hours, generous holiday days, and family-oriented work policies.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a global technology company.

About Instagram and Meta

Instagram is a popular social media platform that specializes in visual content sharing. With a focus on simplicity and innovation, we've evolved to include various features and formats, such as Stories, IGTV, and Reels. As part of Meta, we're proud to be part of a larger community that's shaping the future of technology and human connection.

By joining our team, you'll become part of a world-class analytics community dedicated to talent development and career growth in analytics and beyond. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging problems, collaborate with talented individuals, and contribute to the evolution of social media and technology trends.

Our Culture and Values

At Instagram, we're committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and we don't discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as individuals with a disability, genetic information, or other relevant legally protected characteristics.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated and talented Data Scientist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our application process is simple: just click the "Apply Now" button, and we'll be in touch soon!

Join us in shaping the future of social media and human connection. Apply today and become part of our mission to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.