Meta Data Scientist jobs

Meta’s posted base band is $147k–$208k. Estimated total compensation including equity is $229k–$262k. Base: Data Scientist, Product Analytics (New York), posted Aug 12, 2026, $147,000–$208,000 plus bonus and equity; the 6+ year tier (Seattle, Sep 9, 2026) posts $177,000–$247,000. All-in: levels.fyi Meta Data Scientist IC4, US, 25th–75th percentile (median $247k, n=17), Oct 2026; IC5 (n=21) shows $357k–$400k.

As of October 11, 2026: At least 11 open US mid-level data scientist reqs as of Oct 11, 2026 — six Product Analytics, four Analytics (Ranking, AI) and one Meta Superintelligence Labs (Safety) — in Menlo Park, Burlingame, Sunnyvale, Seattle, Bellevue, New York, Washington DC and Boston, plus ten Technical Leadership and eight director-level DS reqs (a floor: counted from a dated job feed cross-checked on each req’s mirror, because metacareers.com blocks scripted reads). Check the live careers page for current reqs.

Yes — there is an early-career path. Core req: a bachelor’s in a technical field plus 4+ years of analytics (2+ with a PhD); the higher tier asks 6+ years (4+ with a PhD); a master’s or PhD is preferred. The only entry path open is the Summer 2027 intern req.

Mostly not. In office or hybrid by city, none remote — company policy is 3 office days a week, and Instagram US staff moved to 5 days from February 2, 2026; postings state no schedule.