Staff Product Data Scientist at Slack

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, DataIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in data science or quantitative analysis, preferably in technology product development or enterprise software, and a related technical degree. Expertise in at least one programming language for data science (e.g., Python, R), experience with large-scale data technologies (e.g., Spark, Presto, Hive, Hadoop), and strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing skills are required. Experience designing and implementing advanced data models with scalability and efficiency, and applying advanced quant measurement techniques in a product development environment are also necessary. Expertise in Apache Airflow is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

The Staff Product Data Scientist will apply advanced data science techniques to analyze product usage patterns, identify key drivers of product growth, and define/report key success metrics. They will communicate insights to leadership, synthesize insights across product areas, and serve as a domain expert guiding best practices and advancing data science methodologies. The role involves championing evidence-based decision-making and making data and insights accessible and scalable for stakeholders.

Skills

Data Science

Data Analysis

Product Strategy

Product Development

Data-driven decision-making

Statistical Modeling

A/B Testing

Slack

Collaboration platform for team communication

About Slack

Slack is a collaboration platform that helps teams communicate and work together more effectively. It provides tools for messaging, file sharing, and connecting with other applications, which allows users to streamline their workflows. Teams can create channels for different topics, send direct messages, and share documents all in one place. Slack also allows developers to build custom integrations using its APIs, which means users can automate tasks and enhance their experience with various third-party applications. Unlike many competitors, Slack offers a free version with limited features, making it easier for new users to try the platform before committing to a paid subscription. The goal of Slack is to improve productivity and communication within organizations of all sizes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$1,416.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Time off to rest, recharge and volunteer

Exceptional health-care coverage

Holistic programs for well-being, family planning and more

Risks

Microsoft Teams' rapid expansion threatens Slack's market share.

Economic downturns may lead to budget cuts affecting Slack's subscription revenue.

Privacy regulations like GDPR could impose additional compliance costs on Slack.

Differentiation

Slack offers a comprehensive suite of tools for seamless team collaboration.

The platform's Workflow Builder enables no-code automation for users with varying expertise.

Slack's robust security measures make it a trusted choice for enterprise communication.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote work tools boosts Slack's user adoption.

Slack Fund III invests $100M in startups, enhancing its ecosystem and future growth.

The trend towards platform unification benefits Slack's comprehensive suite of tools.

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