Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Director, Research Science
Director, Research Science-August 2024
Bellevue
Aug 2, 2026
ABOUT META
We’re building a team as diverse as the communities and billions of people we serve every day. Our teammates don’t need to conform here. Lived experiences are an asset, and we value your unique perspe
10,000+ employees
Social Media, Technology
VIEW COMPANY PROFILE >>
About Director, Research Science

  Summary:

  At Meta we develop novel algorithms and modeling approaches at the intersection of the physical world and computer science. By leveraging recent advances in Data Science, Machine Learning as well as techniques from physical sciences, we develop conceptually new solutions to problems throughout Meta’s infrastructure and the broader company. This role is part of our Infrastructure Data Center (IDC) organization focused on areas including Data Centers design & operations, Sustainability, Mapping and more with opportunities ranging from the global level to the nanoscale. Research topics are problem-driven and identified and evaluated through close collaboration and embedding with operational engineering and business teams.We are looking for a leader with a strong technical experience to oversee both our Physical Modeling and analytical software development teams in IDC to develop and grow these capabilities into core functionalities integrated with our future Infrastructure and the company as a whole.

  Required Skills:

  Director, Research Science Responsibilities:

  Grow and lead physics-based modeling as a core functionality within Meta

  Oversee our Analytical software development team and apply them effectively on the most crucial infrastructure problems at scale

  Highly technical and an effective people manager

  Subject matter expert in the domain of physics-based modeling & software development

  Lead teams that deliver on multiple projects of increasing dependencies in an ambiguous or high-impact area

  Autonomously run cross-functional programs as well as leverage external research collaborations

  Work with your team and cross functional partners to define and influence strategy

  Drive roadmap creation and execution

  Collaborate with various functions, drive engineering initiatives and have an impact at an organizational level

  Participate in technical design

  Measure the impact of your team and set clear expectations and goals

  Work effectively with cross functional partners and stakeholders to set and achieve optimal outcomes within a global organization

  Partner with leadership to influence and drive org design, contribution and prioritization

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications:

  PhD in Physics, CS, EE or equivalent experience

  15+ years of experience in research or engineering

  10+ years demonstrated experience recruiting and managing teams, including performance management

  Experience in conducting and leading problem-driven research

  Experience driving internal stakeholders to consensus

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience in the areas of Data center infrastructure, Sustainability and/or Data Science and Machine LearningPublic Compensation:

  $264,000/year to $342,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

  Industry: Internet

  Equal Opportunity:

  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 [email protected].

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Timecard Collection Coordinator
TIMECARD C0LLECTION COORD -REMOTE ROLE SUMMARY This role responsible for the Weekly collection, processing and reporting of hours from various timecard collection tools for approx. 850 contractors th
PwC Private - Audit Senior Associate
Specialty/Competency: Assurance Industry/Sector: Not Applicable Time Type: Full time Travel Requirements: Up to 20% A career within PwC Private will provide the opportunity to help private companies
Software Eng (Dev) III
Software Eng (Dev) III Location: Las Vegas, NV, US, 89119 Requisition ID: 14240 IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players acr
SCADA and Automation Engineer (10+ Years)
SCADA and Automation Engineer (10+ Years) Location: San Diego State/Territory: California Department: Power Delivery SAS II Dept Description SCADA and Automation Engineer (10+ years) POWER Engineers,
Part-Time(30Hours)Associate Banker Shelby,Louisville,KY
We have an obsession for taking care of our customers and employees and making them feel welcomed and valued through building lasting relationships, doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and
Family Liaison, with Spanish Language
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Posting summary ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Family Liaison, with Spanish Language Employer: WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Location: Education Service Center Category: UNAFFILI
National Tax Senior Manager/Director - Mergers & Acquisitions - Remote Eligible
National Tax Senior Manager/Director - Mergers & Acquisitions - Remote Eligible Job Locations US-CO-Denver | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-AZ-Phoenix | US | US-MN-Minneapolis | US-WA-Seattle | US-CA-
Software Development Engineer II, AWS Marketplace Offers
Description Come join the AWS Marketplace Offers team and help us bring AWS Marketplace (https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/) to the next level with public APIs, improved scalability and SW moderniza
Manufacturing Engineer (New Grad - Alpharetta, GA)
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (New Grad - Alpharetta, GA) Job Code: 4415 Job Location: Alpharetta, GA Job Description: Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects Design develop and tr
Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Join the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics,Division of Pediatric Critical Care. We are seekinga pediatric cardiac intensivist (Assistant or Associate Professor)to jo
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved