Manager, Data Science

Manager, Data Science
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Austin, TX
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.
Manager, Data Science Responsibilities
  • Design and manage team against rigorous set of KPIs for measurable success of team initiatives.
  • Hire, mentor and manage a team of highly skilled analytical experts.
  • Partner closely with our internal (sales) and external (clients and agencies) stakeholders to help businesses succeed in our ads auction through education, reactive support & investigation, and proactive initiatives.
  • Apply analytical skills to complex quantitative problems, presenting actionable insights to key stakeholders both reactively and proactively.
  • Work closely with our Marketing Science and sales teams, as well as advertisers directly to derive deeper insights into campaign delivery and scaling performance successes and challenges.
  • Develop deep understanding and expertise of the Meta Auction.
  • Empower others through sharing of knowledge and execution of education programs.
  • Present polished findings and recommendations directly to various stakeholders.
  • Elevate key themes to our product research teams that should be focused on deeper investigation or alpha testing of new opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, Finance or related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in the job offered or in a media measurement, marketing measurement or analytics occupationExperience must include two years of experience in each of the following:
  • Machine learning techniques
  • Working with large data sets and network-based data (TCP or HTTP)
  • ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
  • Relational database (SQL)
  • Developing in scripting language: Python
  • Statistical analysis using R
  • Large scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems (Hadoop and Hive)
  • Quantitative analysis techniques: clustering, regression, pattern recognition, and descriptive and inferential statistics
  • Communicating and presenting results of data analyses
  • Building, leading, and motivating teams in strategic support functions
  • Online advertising, branding, performance advertising and marketing frameworks, including ad effectiveness measurement techniques
  • Partnering with stakeholders across organizations and influencing them
  • Developing targeted plans to inspire action based on data-driven insights including influencing advertiser planning and buying behavior
  • Operating independently and delivering media measurement or marketing measurement or analytics results
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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.
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.
$233,503/year to $279,400/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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