Meta
Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences
$177K–$247K
Menlo Park, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 4, 2026
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA
New York, NY - Experience
- 8+ years of experience in quantitative research, survey methodology, or a related field.
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in the social sciences or a quantitative field.
About the job
Own end-to-end quantitative research using survey and behavioral data to improve measurement and inform decisions across Meta.
What you'll do
- Shape the research agenda and lead projects from design through analysis and communication.
- Partner with product teams to define measurement questions and apply or develop quantitative methods.
- Deliver usable measurement strategies, insights, and recommendations to inform decisions.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in quantitative research, survey methodology, or a related field.
- Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in the social sciences or a quantitative field.
- Demonstrated experience designing original research and expertise in measurement and statistical inference.
- Demonstrated expertise with data manipulation and analysis software and programming languages (Python/R, SQL).
Nice to have
- Experience with qualitative methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviewing, or cognitive testing.
- Experience with online survey panel vendors (e.g., YouGov, Ipsos, Kantar, SSRS).
Pay
$177,000/year to $247,000/year USD base salary
Tools
Python/R, SQL
AI focus
Integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and deliver measurable impact; apply responsible AI practices, including risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews; continue developing AI skills such as prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration.
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