Lead Data Scientist

Elastic is hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Build and validate models and dashboards • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Maintain data pipelines and data quality What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Home office and wellness stipends • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Elastic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with data visualization tools • Clear communication skills • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Strong SQL and Python (or R) Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)