Technical Principal

Skip to main content Jobs Teams Career Programs Working at Meta Blog Podcasts Jobs Technical Principal Technical Principal Menlo Park, CA +1 location Technical Account Management + 1 more Apply now 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. Technical Principal Responsibilities Design 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. Minimum Qualifications Requires 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 About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. $177,569/year to $207,020/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here . Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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