Data Engineer, Product Analytics

Job Summary

Meta is hiring a Data Engineer, Product Analytics in Grandview Heights, Franklin County, US. This role offers a salary of $130,682 per year and focuses on building large‑scale data pipelines for Meta’s family of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL pipelines that ingest and transform petabyte‑scale data from Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Reality Labs, and Threads.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to define data requirements and deliver analytics solutions that drive product decisions.
• Optimize data models and storage solutions for performance, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness on Meta’s data platforms.
• Implement data quality frameworks, monitoring, and alerting to ensure trustworthy analytics.
• Write clean, reusable code in Python, SQL, and Spark, and contribute to open‑source tools used across the organization.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of professional experience building data pipelines in a big‑data environment.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Hands‑on experience with distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink) and cloud data services (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, schema design, and data modeling.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Meta’s internal data stack or similar large‑scale analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of machine learning feature pipelines and real‑time analytics.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $130,682 annually.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous parental leave, 401(k) matching, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Access to cutting‑edge technology, continuous learning programs, and career growth opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of data will I work with as a Data Engineer at Meta?

You will handle petabyte‑scale data from Meta’s suite of products, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Reality Labs, and Threads.

What technical skills are essential for this role?

Strong SQL, Python (or Java/Scala), experience with Spark or similar distributed frameworks, and familiarity with cloud data services are essential.

Is remote work an option for this position?

The role is based in Grandview Heights, Franklin County, and candidates are expected to work on‑site, though hybrid arrangements may be discussed during the interview process.