Principal Data Scientist

Databricks is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to serve as the statistical voice of the Data Science organization. This person will make Databricks smarter and more data-driven at the highest levels of leadership — translating the full power of data science into clear, actionable narratives for our CEO, C-suite, and Board of Directors.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in data science, statistics, or quantitative research spanning industry and/or academia
• Proven track record of presenting statistical and data science concepts to C-suite and Board-level audiences, with measurable impact on executive decision-making
• Broad expertise across data science disciplines: experimentation, causal inference, forecasting, optimization, and machine learning
• Exceptional written and verbal communication — the ability to make complex statistical concepts intuitive and compelling for non-technical executives
• Track record of upleveling teams: setting analytical standards, mentoring senior data scientists, and improving org-wide output quality
• Experience at the intersection of statistics and large-scale technology or data platforms
• Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field