Principal Data Scientist, Platform Monetization

Slack; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Slack is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead data efforts for Platform Monetization. You will partner with product and GTM teams to uncover insights, influence monetization strategy, and shape the data foundation for next-generation Platform capabilities.

The role requires strong leadership, deep statistical expertise, and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable business decisions for executives and cross-functional partners.

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 is a strong plus
• A consistent record of using data to drive product teams to achieve ambitious goals and influence outcomes
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language for data science (Python, R, or Scala); knowledge of Airflow is desirable
• Strong foundation in statistics, experimentation, causal inference, predictive modeling, and analytical problem solving
• Experience with large-scale data technologies such as Spark, Presto, Hive, Hadoop, or similar distributed platforms
• Proven ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to executives and cross-functional audiences
• Experience partnering with Product, Sales, Finance, or other GTM organizations to influence strategic decisions

Responsibilities

• Establish strong partnerships with product and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize roadmaps, define execution excellence, and coach team members
• Apply statistical methods, experimentation, segmentation frameworks, and forecasting 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 and product growth, customer adoption, and smooth user journeys
• Partner with Data Engineering to develop trusted datasets and scalable analytical foundations for 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 to align roadmaps and collaborate on projects to influence topline decisions

Skills

SQL

Python/R/Scala

Statistics

Experimentation

Causal inference

Executive communication

Education

BS in a quantitative field

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Apache Airflow

Spark

Presto

Hive

Hadoop

Job description

Slack is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead data efforts for Platform Monetization. You will partner with product and GTM teams to uncover insights, influence monetization strategy, and shape the data foundation for next-generation Platform capabilities.

The role requires strong leadership, deep statistical expertise, and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable business decisions for executives and cross-functional partners.