Drimva

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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First seen Oct 17, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)