Senior Staff Data Scientist

Mozilla

About The Position

The Data Science organization shapes Mozilla's most important business decisions through data. As a Senior Staff (P5) Data Scientist, you will be an analytical leader, partnering with senior executives to turn ambiguity into clear, data-driven recommendations that influence Mozilla's long-term strategy.

Requirements

Exceptional 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience across multiple industries, domains, or problem spaces is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.