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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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