Senior Data Scientist, AI Products

Role Description How many times do you get the opportunity to be on the ground floor of a big and important mission? What if you could be one of the top contributors defining the mission, guiding our teams, and influencing the direction of Dropbox’s AI-first journey? As a Senior Data Scientist for this new division, you will get to do exactly that. You will join a team of top-tier data scientists and become an integral part of the product organization, helping to scale this new business. Joining on the ground floor of this startup team , you’ll partner directly with Data Science, Product, Engineering and Design leadership to shape the product roadmap, foster a top-tier, data-informed culture, and drive real AI/ML impact and execution along the way ! Responsibilities • Partner with Product Engineers and Data Engineers to build the reliable, efficient, and scalable data foundations, tools, and processes to drive our AI/ML capabilities’ long-term growth • L everage data-driven insights to proactively identify most impactful opportunities, and directly influence product roadmaps and strategies • P erform exploratory and deep-dive a nalysis to understand u ser workflows and engagement patterns on AI features , propose hypothesis , and design & execute experiments with great rigor and efficient data techniques • Translate complex data insights into implications and recommendations for the business via excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Identify what matters most and prioritize ruthlessly for the area you will own • C ontribute to a culture of strong technical ownership , partner with DS leadership to keep evolving DS working model and elevate DS impact • Work with cross-functional teams (including Product, Engineering, Design, User Research, and senior executives) to rapidly execute and iterate Requirements • Bachelors’ or above in quantitative discipline: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • 7 + years experience of leveraging data-driven analysis to influence product roadmap and business decision, preferably in a tech company • Proven track record of being able to work independently, driver measurable business impact , and proactively engage with business stakeholders with minimal direction • Proficiency in SQL , Python or other programming/scripting languages • Deep understanding of statistical analysis, experimentation design, and common analytical techniques like regression, decision trees • Ability to provide data insights and recommendations for 0 → 1 product even when sample size is small • Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience in startups or building 0→1 products • Expertise in using data to inform AI/ML product development • Background in SaaS product Compensation US Zone 1 This role is not available in Zone 1 US Zone 2 $173,700 — $234,900 USD US Zone 3 $154,400 — $208,800 USD