Data Scientist - Marketing

The Clorox Company • Full-time • Pleasanton, CA, US • 1d ago

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

As a Data Scientist in Marketing, you will have the opportunity to apply data science techniques across our portfolio of brands to develop novel tools and analyses that push the boundaries of marketing analytics within the company. You will support building data products and translating data into clear and compelling insights ensuring proper activation that leads to business impact.

You’ll work closely with other data scientists, engineers and business partners across Marketing, Sales and R&D to derive insights from diverse data sources, help the business make data-driven decisions and apply cutting edge data science techniques. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and passionate about data science and product analytics with business facing experience.

In this role, you will:

Contribute to the development and deployment of end-to-end AI/ML/Gen AI models, focusing on marketing, measurement, and predictive analytics.
Explore, test and implement GenAI solutions (e.g., LLMs, embeddings, RAG pipelines) for use cases like personalized marketing, customer insights, or content generation.
Scope and define data science projects, set clear deliverables, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deploy impactful models.
Write clean, well-organized code in GitHub repositories, following version control and collaboration best practices for development with other members of the team
Collaborate closely with data engineers to ensure data quality, feature engineering, and the development of efficient data pipelines.
Act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, helping them frame problems in a data-driven way and translating business goals into analytical solutions.
Lead discovery sessions with marketing, product, and leadership teams to understand pain points and identify opportunities where data science can create value.
Present analytical findings and model results through compelling storytelling, using visualizations and business context to drive alignment and decision-making.

What we look for:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. CPG experience is preferred
1+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 2–3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree.
Proven experience working with business stakeholders; business-facing or consulting experience is preferred.

Technical Skills

Programming: Proficiency in Python and SQL.
AI/ML Expertise:
- Experience developing and deploying machine learning and generative AI (e.g., LLMs, embeddings, RAG pipelines) models.
- Skilled in predictive modeling, personalized marketing, or customer analytics use cases.
Data Handling:
- Comfortable working with unstructured/messy data.
- Skilled in data exploration, cleaning, and feature engineering.
Tools & Technologies:
- Familiarity with GitHub and collaborative version control best practices.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud (BigQuery, GCS) or Azure Synapse is a plus.
- Knowledge of Docker and cloud-based deployment is an advantage.

Analytical & Strategic Skills

Ability to translate business problems into data science solutions and scope data projects with measurable impact.
Comfortable leading discovery sessions and contributing strategically to cross-functional teams.
Skilled in data storytelling and communicating findings clearly through visualizations and business context.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Highly curious, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Strong project management and time management capabilities.
Open to learning new tools and methods; adaptable to fast-changing environments.
Demonstrates business acumen,

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900

–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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