Meta

Technical Principal

Remote, United States remote Entry Salary not listed
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About the role

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build operational processes that protect businesses and users across Meta products.* Apply expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and data visualization to identify trends and implement solutions at scale.* Work with Engineering, Product, and Data Science teams to identify and build tools that improve performance of our systems.* Anticipate and predict potential threats to operations and platform, design and build solutions to protect against these threats, and then implement and enforce these systems at scale.* Perform statistical modeling and statistical regression analysis to construct business patterns and trends.* Build dashboards using Tableau and SQL to present business insight.* Plan and manage complex projects from the initial ideation phase through final execution.* Proactively communicate regular updates, concerns, trends, and the impact of changes to all internal stakeholders.* Develop and deliver measurement and reporting to quantify the impact of all launches, and monitor and analyze product and operational health metrics.* Drive internal and external process improvements, solve workflow problems, and ensure internal tools and automation systems are fully leveraged.* Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. allowed.QualificationsRequires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or related field, related field, followed by five years of progressive, post baccalaureate work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation* Requires five years of experience in the following:* Dealing with complex, multi-faceted problems requiring creative and innovative solution development leveraging quantitative analysis and risk analysis* Proficient to handle advanced analysis with large data sets in SQL and Excel* PHP, Python, or Perl* Building data pipelines* Reporting systems, dynamic alerts, and data pipeline architecture* Ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and resolve complicated issues, and distill that complexity into simple and concise concepts* Ability to prioritize, re-prioritize, and handle multiple competing priorities* Working with data visualization tools: Tableau or Unidash* Ability to resolve and communicate issues with business presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences* Solving problems using data and providing practical business insights* Leading data-driven projects from definition through interpretation and execution

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Technology & IT Data Analysis Excel MySQL Operations PHP remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Technical Principal role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Meta?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Excel and MySQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Data Analysis, Excel and MySQL.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Technical Principal role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Excel and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Meta needs from this hire.

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