Data Science Director

Job Summary

Meta is seeking a seasoned analytics leader to drive data-informed decisions. As Data Science Director, you will play a critical role in building platforms for the future of Meta. You will partner with product and business teams, focusing on results, proactivity, rigorous analyses, and using data to drive change in products, strategies, and organizations. Responsibilities include inspiring and leading a world-class team, using data to shape product development, identifying challenges and opportunities, ensuring product value, and guiding teams through data and insights. You will develop hypotheses and employ diverse analytical approaches, methodologies, and frameworks to test them. Effective communication of data-driven stories and insights to influence partners is essential. You will build credibility and serve as a trusted strategic partner.

Must Have

10+ years of experience managing analytics teams
Collaborating with Product & Infrastructure teams
Guiding data-influenced product & business planning
Experience in hiring, retaining, and scaling diverse teams
Proven experience influencing strategy and driving change
Intellectual curiosity, drive, and decisiveness
Experience working with multiple stakeholders
Effective communication skills

Good to Have

Experience with both product and business analytics
Demonstrated ability to deliver an integrated approach

Perks & Benefits

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Job Description

We’re looking for a seasoned analytics leader to drive data-informed decisions for Meta. You will play a critical role in helping Meta build the platforms of the future. You will partner with the product and business teams that build and grow our infrastructure for the future of Meta. You will be focused on results, be proactive, deliver rigorous analyses, and use data to drive change in products, strategies, and organizations. About the role: People leadership: You will inspire, lead and grow a world-class team. Product leadership: You will use data to shape development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to people, businesses, and Meta. You will help your partner teams prioritize what to build, set goals, and understand their product’s ecosystem. Analytics: You will guide teams using data and insights. You will focus on developing hypotheses and employ a diverse toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, different methodologies, frameworks, and technical approaches to test them. Communication and influence: You won’t simply present data, but tell data-driven stories. You will convince and influence your partners using clear insights and recommendations. You will build credibility through structure and clarity, and be a trusted strategic partner.

Data Science Director Responsibilities

Inspire, lead and grow a distributed team of data scientists and data science leaders across North America

Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data in developing data-informed strategies for growing and improving our product offerings.

Contribute to long-term technical vision and strategy methods and metrics that will improve the quality and efficiency of our products at scale.

Lead development and communication of product area insights and recommended action items with Meta Analytics leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of work experience managing analytics teams, working collaboratively with Product and Infrastructure teams, and guiding data-influenced product and business planning, prioritization and strategy development.

Demonstrated experience in hiring, retaining and scaling diverse, geographically dispersed, high-performing teams.

Proven experience influencing strategy and driving change across org boundaries through clear and compelling communication of data-driven insights and analyses.

Intellectual curiosity, drive, and decisiveness with ambiguous and complex enviornments.

Experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders and cross-functionally.

Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with both product and business analytics work and demonstrated to deliver an integrated approach.

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Locations

Data Center

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.

$253,000/year to $314,000/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 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 .

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 .

6 Skills Required For This Role

Communication Business Planning Unity Business Analysis React Data Science

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