On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for exploring and applying the latest advances in AI to solve real-world challenges for our customers. Specifically, you will:
Apply your expertise in agentic systems, NLP, and machine learning to build solutions that enhance the productivity and effectiveness of sales professionals.
Design and run robust experiments, translating ambiguous problems into concrete research questions and prototypes.
Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure your research paves a clear path to production and delivers value to our users.
Act as a thought leader and subject matter expert, identifying new opportunities for innovation and influencing the direction of our AI roadmap.
In addition to working with amazing colleagues who live our core values every day, you will also have the opportunity to build revolutionary AI and ML systems that are changing the way sellers sell. You will have an opportunity to make a difference.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a results-oriented, deeply curious, and strategic researcher who is passionate about owning their work and its impact. You are a leader and mentor who thrives on identifying gaps in knowledge and charting new paths for innovation. Specifically, you will play a pivotal role in helping us push the boundaries of what's possible in AI for sales by taking ownership of complex projects and seeing them through to completion.
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn more, do more, and become more, then becoming a Senior Data Scientist is the career path for you!
THE TEAM
Our Salesloft Data Science team is comprised of seasoned and up-and-coming Data Scientists.
Values: Move as One, Evidence over Ego, Lead from the Front, Make Your Mark, Customer-Inspired.
The Data Science team consists of collaborative and self-motivated individuals who are passionate about their craft. We operate in a dynamic environment where our project timelines more closely align with engineering sprints than academic papers. We value intellectual curiosity and encourage researchers to voice feedback and help prioritize projects that will have the biggest impact.
THE SKILL SET
5+ years of overall experience as an AI Researcher, Data Scientist, or ML Engineer
1+ years of experience with deploying ML/AI features in production
Demonstrated experience owning and leading research projects, from initial scoping and experimental design to delivering prototypes or production-ready models.
Deep expertise in AI agent systems, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and classic machine learning methodologies.
Proven ability to mentor and provide constructive feedback to junior researchers, elevating the work of the entire team.
Experience translating complex research findings into actionable insights for cross-functional partners in product and engineering.
Superb communication skills; you must be able to articulate complex technical concepts and advocate for strategic research directions
Familiarity with python for data processing, ML, AI agents
Familiarity with frameworks for agentic AI (LangGraph, Google ADK, Open AI Agents SDK etc)
At Salesloft, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive. We focus on culture add, not culture fit, and believe our teams are made stronger by the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities each person brings.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you're excited about this role even though your experience may not perfectly match every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are actively hiring across multiple geographies and would love to welcome passionate, curious, and mission-driven individuals to our growing team. Explore our open roles and consider joining us!
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