Decision Scientist Lead

Salesforce

Lead data foundation and insights team for Salesforce's Data 360, collaborating with cross-functional teams and informing product roadmap development.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $172,500 - $260,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudNumpyPandasPythonScikit-LearnSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Thought leader and trusted advisor to the T&P leaders
Contribute to a team of high-achieving, innovative, fast-paced team of analysts, data engineers, and visualization engineers
Master in cross-functional collaboration by developing deep relationships with key partners across the company and coordinating with working teams
Inform the product roadmap development and execution for Data 360 product analytics
Foster deep collaboration with cross-functional partners to establish the roadmap for the team
Develop the metrics and product insights required for Salesforce to grow Data 360 adoption and consumption

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of demonstrated experience as a data science or analytics professional
MBA or Master’s in Technology (computer science, computer engineering, economics, applied math, statistics, engineering, or other quantitative field)
Proven experience working directly with senior executive leadership
Expert communicator in written and verbal form
Proven experience thinking out-of-the-box and solving tough problems
Proficient in statistics or machine learning and strong data manipulation, product analytics, and statistical analysis skills
Adept proficiency in Python or R (specifically the PyData stack: Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Statsmodels, Scikit-learn)
Mastery of SQL for complex data extraction, feature engineering, and performance tuning within cloud data warehouses
Strategic problem solver who simplifies problems to their core elements and finds creative solutions
Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance your flow of work
Get-it-done mindset with a strong bias towards action and impact
Willingness to work across a global team and time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program

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Hard Skills & Tools

data scienceanalyticsstatisticsmachine learningdata manipulationproduct analyticsstatistical analysisPythonRSQL

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem solvingstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingteam coordinationinnovationadaptabilityaction-orientedglobal teamwork

Certifications

MBAMaster’s in Technology