Research Scientist, Server Demand
Meta, Menlo Park, California +2
What you will do
Own the multi-horizon server/MW demand forecast long range (2-5+ years), by resource type and DC supply requirements. Aggregate and normalize demand signals from short term demand and product groups, into a single trusted statistical long term demand plan. Formulate and solve the demand-supply matching problem using operations-research models that reconcile forecasted demand with hardware roadmaps, cooling, lead times, and power constraints to inform the Plan of Record.
Build across the full modeling spectrum: production-grade optimization and forecasting systems and prototype models and heuristics that answer a leadership question or unblock a decision. Set functional standards: define the operating model, bridge short- and long-term forecasts, track accuracy and supply-matching metrics, and bridge forecast-to-actual gaps. Partner with IDC engineering, site selection, and hardware strategy teams to align next-generation data center designs, rack sizing, and hardware roadmaps with demand, eliminating stranded power, cooling, and space capacity.