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# Decision Scientist Lead

- **Company:** Salesforce Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Database, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Data Processing
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/decision-scientist-lead-san-francisco-ca-usa-58912201

## About the Role

to adoption and usage * Coordinate with partners to balance strategic goals with execution * Oversee data-driven insights that influence enterprise-scale predictive modeling initiatives Tasks * 8+ years of experience in data science or analytics with demonstrated impact * Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale predictive modeling initiatives * Experience with senior executive communication and influence * Strong background in statistics, machine learning, data manipulation, and analytics * Proficient in Python or R (PyData stack) * Mastery of SQL and experience with cloud data warehouses * Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows * Willingness to work across a global team and time zones * MBA or Master in Technology (quantitative field) Key requirements * medical, dental, vision * mental health support * paid parental leave * 401(k) * employee stock purchasing program * time off programs

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you lead data foundation and analytics work for Data 360, partnering with senior leaders to guide the product analytics roadmap. You'll oversee a cross-functional team of analysts, data engineers, and visualization engineers to translate business questions into data-driven insights. You will shape adoption and value through descriptive and prescriptive analytics and influence product direction. This is a high-impact opportunity to scale AI-powered data products at a world-leading CRM platform. Compensation / Benefits * Act as trusted advisor to GMs, COOs, Product Owners and cross-functional leaders for Data 360 * Lead a fast-paced team delivering descriptive and prescriptive analytics to inform business decisions * Develop deep cross-functional relationships to prioritize impactful work and solve complex problems * Inform product roadmap and release data products, dashboards, and analytics for Data 360 * Guide roadmap and collaboration to grow Data 360 adoption and usage * Coordinate with partners to balance strategic goals with execution * Oversee data-driven insights that influence enterprise-scale predictive modeling initiatives Tasks * 8+ years of experience in data science or analytics with demonstrated impact * Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale predictive modeling initiatives * Experience with senior executive communication and influence * Strong background in statistics, machine learning, data manipulation, and analytics * Proficient in Python or R (PyData stack) * Mastery of SQL and experience with cloud data warehouses * Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows * Willingness to work across a global team and time zones * MBA or Master in Technology (quantitative field) Key requirements * medical, dental, vision * mental health support * paid parental leave * 401(k) * employee stock purchasing program * time off programs


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