Staff Data Scientist, Asana
Marketing
$202-316k
More information about location
3 days a week in office
Work management platform
Job no longer available
Work management platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$202-316k
More information about location
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help humanity thrive by enabling the world's teams to work together effortlessly.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor Degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in a data science role, with 2+ years dedicated to technical leadership and mentorship of other data scientists, successfully driving the architecture and execution of large-scale production data science projects
- 4+ years of experience collaborating with Marketing functions on deep technical projects, with extensive experience designing, implementing, and deploying marketing models (e.g. MMM, LTV, MTA, Uplift)
- Expert-level knowledge in advanced statistical modeling, causal inference, experimental design and analysis, and machine learning techniques relevant to marketing effectiveness
- Proven track record developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable production ML solutions and data products
- Demonstrated curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making
- Technical Stack: Expert proficiency in SQL and Python. Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., MLFlow), statistical languages (e.g., R), and distributed data processing systems (e.g., Spark, Redshift) is a plus
- Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making
What the job involves
- The Data Science team at Asana is pivotal in fulfilling our mission by fostering a data-driven approach in shaping both our product and business strategies.
- In your role on the Marketing Data Science team, you will be the deepest technical expert responsible for using data and scientific techniques to design and build scalable, state-of-the-art solutions to enhance Asana’s marketing effectiveness
- You will drive the technical roadmap for data science, collaborating with marketing leadership and the broader Asana data community to uncover new opportunities. You will provide technical leadership and hands-on mentorship, elevating the team's technical bar and influencing overall business strategy through best-in-class modeling and experimental design
- This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
- Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements
- Architect, design, and lead the technical execution for the Marketing Data Science roadmap, serving as the Solution Architect for all core projects including Media Mix Modeling (MMM), User Lifetime Value, Causal Inferences, Multi-touch Attribution, and Spend Optimization engines
- Act as the primary technical subject matter expert for the Marketing Data Science team, setting the technical bar for modeling quality, code rigor, data pipeline architecture, and solution scalability
- Collaborate with marketing leadership to pinpoint how data science can be further integrated into Asana's business approach
- Provide hands-on technical mentorship and guidance to a team of data scientists at varying levels, helping them navigate complex modeling challenges, choose appropriate methodologies, and establish robust ML Ops
- Develop and standardize MLOps tooling and processes that enable the team to deploy, monitor, and maintain multiple models in production efficiently and reliably
- Research, prototype, and advocate for emerging capabilities and state-of-the-art models in the marketing data science space, demonstrating their potential benefits and leading their implementation
- Take on a technical leadership role within the broader Asana Data Community, interacting with Data Engineering and Platform teams to influence the data and MLOps infrastructure required to support marketing data products
Our take
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. Acting as a unified hub, it empowers teams to effortlessly generate projects, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and foster direct task-related communication, transcending the inefficiencies of traditional email-based coordination.
Despite facing competition from established players like SmartSheet in its market, Asana has navigated its path, bolstered by a successful Initial Public Offering in 2020 and a track record of startup triumphs. This strategic prowess has propelled Asana to amass a robust clientele exceeding 100,000 organizations, boasting notable entities such as Uber and Air France among its ranks.
Since its inception, Asana has undergone exponential growth, with its reach extending to offices sprawled across four continents worldwide. This expansion not only underscores its global footprint but also signifies its commitment to fostering diverse talent pools and catering to a broad spectrum of clients.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2020
$200m
CONVERTIBLE
Nov 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $414.4m
Company benefits
- Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
- Development: We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways.
- Career growth: Your growth at Asana centers on ownership, access, and choice. All employees can tap into resources that support their growth and their team’s growth in the way that works best for their unique needs.
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Dan Rogers
(CEO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Dan was the CEO of LaunchDarkly, a President at Rubrik, and the CMO at ServiceNow and Symantec.
Aziz Megji
(CFO)Aziz joined Asana in 2024 as the Head of Strategic Finance & IR, moving into the role of CFO in 2026. Previously, they worked at RingCentral as an SVP of Finance, at NVIDIA as a Senior Director of Corporate Development and at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a VP of Corporate Development.
Arnab Bose
(CPO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Arnab spent 6 years at Okta, joining as an SVP of Product Management before moving into the role of CPO. They were also an Advisor at Codified and a VP of Product Management at Quip.
Prachi Gore
(CMO)Prior to joining Asana in 2025, Prachi spent nearly 6 years at Checkr as a VP then Senior VP of Marketing. They also spent nearly 4 years at Smart Recruiters as a VP of Demand Generation then Marketing.
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