Senior Data Scientist - GTM Analytics & AI Strategy

Salesforce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support Slack’s Go-to-Market team with advanced analytics and predictive modeling. You will partner with cross-functional teams to uncover opportunities, evaluate performance, and shape GTM strategy using data-driven insights.

You will design measurement systems, build scalable models, and translate findings into executive-ready narratives and dashboards, enabling smarter decisions at scale.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience applying data science, statistics, or quantitative analysis to solve complex business problems.
• 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.
• A related technical degree required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GTM leadership to identify strategic opportunities, evaluate business performance, and influence key business decisions.
• Apply statistical methods, experimentation, and advanced analytics to understand customer behavior, sales performance, and drivers of business growth.
• Develop predictive models, segmentation frameworks, and forecasting methodologies that improve GTM planning and execution.
• Design measurement strategies and success metrics to evaluate products, programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify opportunities for revenue growth, customer adoption, operational efficiency, and field productivity.
• Build scalable analytical frameworks that uncover trends, quantify business impact, and support executive decision making.
• Partner with Data Engineering to develop trusted datasets and scalable analytical foundations that enable advanced modeling and experimentation.
• Collaborate with Product and Sales Strategy to develop intelligence solutions that connect account health, product usage, customer engagement, and seller actions into actionable recommendations.
• Translate complex analyses into compelling narratives, executive presentations, dashboards, and written recommendations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Champion evidence-based decision making by improving access to trusted metrics, analytical methodologies, and strategic insights across the GTM organization.

Skills

SQL

Python

R/Scala

Education

Related technical degree

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Spark

Presto

Hive

Hadoop

Airflow

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support Slack’s Go-to-Market team with advanced analytics and predictive modeling. You will partner with cross-functional teams to uncover opportunities, evaluate performance, and shape GTM strategy using data-driven insights.

You will design measurement systems, build scalable models, and translate findings into executive-ready narratives and dashboards, enabling smarter decisions at scale.