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Staff Product Data Scientist

This is a high-impact leadership role within Slack's data organization, focusing on bridging the gap between raw data and executive product strategy. The position requires a blend of deep technical mastery in big data technologies and the business acumen to drive product growth. It is a unique opportunity to shape the analytical foundation of one of the world's most popular collaboration tools.

Slack (Salesforce) · San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 24 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role within Slack's data organization, focusing on bridging the gap between raw data and executive product strategy. The position requires a blend of deep technical mastery in big data technologies and the business acumen to drive product growth. It is a unique opportunity to shape the analytical foundation of one of the world's most popular collaboration tools.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex product usage patterns to identify optimization opportunities
  • Conduct rigorous evidence-based evaluations of growth drivers
  • Establish and monitor key success metrics for the product organization
  • Synthesize cross-functional insights to identify causal relationships in data
  • Act as a subject matter expert to elevate data science operations and best practices
  • Democratize data access and insights for stakeholders across the company

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science or quantitative analysis
  • Proven track record in technology product development or the SaaS/enterprise software sector
  • Proficiency in programming languages specifically for data analysis, such as Python or R
  • Hands-on experience managing and querying large-scale datasets using Spark, Presto, Hive, or Hadoop
  • Demonstrated ability to design and deploy scalable, efficient data models
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders
  • Experience applying advanced quantitative measurement techniques within a product environment

Preferred

  • Advanced academic degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative discipline like Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Physics
  • Deep technical expertise in Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration
  • Experience in cross-functional leadership and strategic decision-making

Key Skills

PythonRSQLSparkPrestoHiveHadoopApache AirflowStatistical ModelingCausal InferenceData VisualizationStrategic CommunicationProduct Analytics

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work on a world-class product used by millions
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Professional development and mentorship
  • Access to Salesforce's global resources and benefits package

Next step

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