Meta
Research Scientist, Infrastructure Modeling and Reliability
$271K–$347K
Menlo Park, CA · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. The posting also lists a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Defines and builds statistical and machine-learning models to forecast infrastructure power demand, quantify peak risk and uncertainty, and guide reliable power utilization and planning.
What you'll do
- Set modeling strategy for power consumption, peak risk, and reliability tradeoffs across infrastructure.
- Develop, evaluate, and monitor forecasting, statistical, machine-learning, and optimization models for operational decisions.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that translate model results into infrastructure planning, utilization, and investment decisions; mentor technical contributors.
What they ask for
- 10+ years developing quantitative modeling systems.
- Experience leading cross-functional technical programs from problem definition through deployment and business impact.
- Experience coding in Python, R, C++, Java, or similar languages, and communicating technical concepts and tradeoffs to diverse audiences.
- PhD in a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience; the posting also lists a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with forecasting, uncertainty quantification, reliability, infrastructure or energy systems, or large-scale resource planning.
- Record of technical leadership, external publications or engagement, and mentoring senior technical contributors.
Pay
$271,000/year to $347,000/year USD base salary + bonus + equity
Tools
Python, R, C++, Java
AI focus
Develops statistical and machine-learning models to forecast power demand, estimate peak distributions, quantify uncertainty, and support reliable infrastructure decisions.
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