Full-time · Remote
Principal Data Scientist
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned data scientist who wants to own the analytical strategy for a major marketing technology platform. You will blend deep technical execution with high-level product influence, moving the needle on customer retention and lifetime value. It is a perfect fit for an expert who enjoys both hands-on modeling and mentoring a broader technical team.
Nextroll · San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 24 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned data scientist who wants to own the analytical strategy for a major marketing technology platform. You will blend deep technical execution with high-level product influence, moving the needle on customer retention and lifetime value. It is a perfect fit for an expert who enjoys both hands-on modeling and mentoring a broader technical team.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deploy ML models for churn, retention, and customer activation
- Lead causal inference studies to determine the effectiveness of marketing strategies
- Collaborate with ML Platform teams to operationalize data pipelines
- Quantify business opportunities to guide the product roadmap
- Mentor the data science team on best practices and scientific rigor
Essential
- 9+ years of professional experience in machine learning, data science, or advanced analytics
- Expertise in marketing-specific data science including LTV, churn, and retention modeling
- Deep understanding of causal inference techniques such as synthetic controls, DiD, and uplift modeling
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for building production-grade ML models
- Experience with experimentation frameworks and statistical testing (e.g., CUPED, geo-experiments)
- Proven ability to partner with Product teams to define success metrics and strategy
Preferred
- Experience within SaaS, AdTech, or MarTech industries
- Knowledge of Real-Time Bidding (RTB) and identity graphs
- Familiarity with attribution modeling and incrementality testing
- Experience navigating and solving ambiguous business problems
Key Skills
PythonSQLMachine LearningCausal InferencePredictive ModelingBehavioral SegmentationData StorytellingUplift ModelingPropensity ScoringA/B Testing
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Remote, Hybrid, or On-site work options (SF, NYC, or Remote)
- Access to over 1,800 training and professional development classes annually
- Career development and internal growth opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture
Next step
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