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Research Scientist, Central Applied Science

Meta
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/12/2026
We are looking for Research scientists to join the Central Applied Science team. We are an interdisciplinary research engineering team focused on developing high-impact central scientific solutions that are broadly applicable across Meta.By applying your research, engineering and scientific expertise, you will be empowered to drive impact across a range of products, infrastructure and company operations. Individuals in this role are expected to have expertise and publications within research areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics, causal inference and experimentation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building data-driven products and forming research frameworks to solve challenging, real-world problems.


Research Scientist, Central Applied Science 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 analyses to partners
  • Work both independently and collaboratively with other scientists, engineers, and product managers to accomplish complex tasks that deliver demonstrable value
  • Actively identify new opportunities within Meta's long term roadmap for applied scientific contributions



Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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
  • A PhD in the field of Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with empirical research and for answering questions with data
  • Experience developing algorithms in languages such as Python, C, C or Java
  • Experience analyzing datasets using languages such as Python
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment



Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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, leading complex projects from project ideation to production launch
  • 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 ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, KDD, EC, or similar



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 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, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$56.25/hour to $173,000/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 benefits at Meta.

Salary : $173,000

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