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MozillaMozillaUnited States

Senior Staff Data Scientist

Senior Staff Data Scientist partnering with executives to provide data-driven strategic recommendations. Requires exceptional communication, influence without authority, and deep expertise in Python/R, SQL, statistics and modern data science methods.

139k – 218k
Remote7+ YOEData Science

About the role

What you'll do

  • Shape Mozilla's most important business decisions with rigorous, data-driven insights. Turn ambiguity into clear recommendations that influence executive thinking and long-term strategy.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners. Surface tradeoffs, align stakeholders with differing perspectives, and help teams make better, faster decisions.
  • Design and deliver sophisticated analytical solutions to solve complex, ambiguous problems involving large-scale, high-dimensional data. Set a high technical bar through sound methodology, statistical rigor, and pragmatic execution.
  • Serve as a technical leader within the Data Science community. Mentor data scientists, advise managers on technical direction, and elevate the quality of analytical work across the organization.

What you'll bring

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, decision-ready recommendations while preserving analytical rigor. Proven success communicating effectively with both technical and executive audiences.
  • A track record of driving alignment across cross-functional teams, earning trust through expertise, and leading through influence rather than formal authority. Experience across multiple industries, domains, or problem spaces is a plus.
  • Deep expertise in Python or R, SQL, statistics, and modern data science tooling. A strong foundation in analytical methods, paired with curiosity for emerging technologies and sound judgment about when to apply them.

What you’ll get

  • Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees
  • Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
  • Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
  • Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
  • One-time home office stipend
  • Annual professional development budget
  • Quarterly well-being stipend
  • Considerable paid parental leave

Skills

PythonRSQLStatisticsData Science

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