Principal Data Scientist — Platform Monetization

Slack; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce’s Slack unit is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to drive monetization analytics for the agentic platform and to shape how developers and users engage with Slack’s platform and tools. You will partner with Platform Product, Data Engineering, and GTM teams to uncover insights and deliver measurable impact.

You will design and implement measurement strategies, lead deep-dive analyses, and help steer product strategy with rigorous data science and forecasting across large-scale data

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product data science in related tech industries; 2+ years experience in a product DS tech lead or managerial role a strong plus
• A consistent record of using data to drive product teams to achieve ambitious goals and influencing company-level outcomes
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language for data science, such as Python, R, or Scala. Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow is highly desirable
• Strong foundation in statistics, experimentation, causal inference, predictive modeling, and analytical problem solving
• Experience working with large-scale data technologies such as Spark, Presto, Hive, Hadoop, or similar distributed data platforms
• Proven ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to executive and cross-functional audiences
• Experience partnering with Product, Sales, Finance, or other GTM organizations to influence strategic decisions

Responsibilities

• Establish strong partnership with product and business stakeholders in identifying opportunities, prioritize roadmaps, define and implement execution excellence, and coach and mentor team members for execution excellence
• Apply statistical methods, experimentation, segmentation frameworks, and forecasting methodologies to understand customer behavior, GTM performance, and drivers of growth
• Design measurement strategies and success metrics to evaluate products, programs, and strategic initiatives
• Frame and deliver deep-dive analyses to identify opportunities for revenue & product growth, customer adoption, and smooth user journeys
• Partner with Data Engineering to develop trusted datasets and scalable analytical foundations that enable advanced modeling and experimentation
• Set a compelling vision and prioritize work based on product strategies and overall business goals
• Partner closely with product researchers and business strategy partners, align roadmaps and collaborate on projects to influence topline decision making

Skills

SQL

Python/R/Scala

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Forecasting

Experimentation

Communication

Education

BS in quantitative field

MS/PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Spark

Presto

Hive

Hadoop

Airflow

Job description

Salesforce’s Slack unit is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to drive monetization analytics for the agentic platform and to shape how developers and users engage with Slack’s platform and tools. You will partner with Platform Product, Data Engineering, and GTM teams to uncover insights and deliver measurable impact.

You will design and implement measurement strategies, lead deep-dive analyses, and help steer product strategy with rigorous data science and forecasting across large-scale data