Lead Product Data Scientist, Forecasting

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Lead Product Data Scientist, Forecasting

About the Team

Klaviyo's Product Data Science team plays a critical role in shaping how we understand, measure, and improve business performance. We partner closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Go-to-Market teams to turn complex data into actionable insights that inform product strategy, financial planning, and long-term growth.

As Klaviyo continues to scale its platform, expand its product portfolio, and introduce new AI-powered capabilities, the ability to accurately forecast business outcomes and understand the drivers behind them has never been more important.

Our team combines rigorous statistical modeling, advanced analytics, and deep business understanding to help leaders make better decisions. We believe data science should be embedded in the product development lifecycle, influencing strategic investments, identifying opportunities, and enabling teams to move quickly and confidently.

About the Role

We're looking for a Lead Product Data Scientist, Forecasting to own and advance Klaviyo's forecasting capabilities, combining deep technical expertise with strong business judgment to influence some of our most important product and strategic decisions.

This is a highly visible, hands-on technical leadership role at the intersection of data science, product strategy, and business performance. You'll lead the development of sophisticated revenue forecasting models, establish rigorous evaluation standards, and help the organization better understand how customer behavior, product investments, pricing decisions, and market dynamics influence business outcomes.

This isn't just about building accurate models or reporting on historical trends. We're looking for someone who can connect advanced statistical methods to real business questions, challenge assumptions, investigate unexpected outcomes, and translate complex findings into clear recommendations that shape decisions.

You'll work closely with Product, Finance, Engineering, and Go-to-Market leadership to build scalable forecasting systems and self-service analytical capabilities. You'll also help define the technical direction of forecasting at Klaviyo, mentor other data scientists, and establish the methodologies and standards that make forecasting a trusted, repeatable practice across the company.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Own revenue forecasting end to end , from problem framing and data preparation t

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