Principal Product Scientist - Remote Eligible

Principal Product Scientist

About the Principal Product Scientist at Headspace:

The Principal Product Scientist will drive the intersection of science, data, and product strategy to deliver personalized, impactful, data-driven experiences. This role partners closely with product managers, designers, analytics, scientists, and engineers to shape product direction through advanced experimentation, personalization frameworks, and applied data science. Supporting a culture of open inquiry, this role will encourage teams to fail fast, learn, and grow through experimentation that resonates with user well-being and Headspace's mission. You'll drive end to end scientific rigor, from hypothesis through impact, owning business outcomes and elevating our statistical rigor and experimentation standards. Your work supports our mission by making every product experience more personalized, relevant, supportive and effective.

What You Will Do:

• Experimentation Leadership:
• Design and drive large-scale experimentation strategies (A/B, multivariate, sequential testing) to evaluate product features and customer experiences.
• Develop and evangelize best practices for causal inference, test design, and statistical rigor.
• Personalization & Data Science:
• Build, evaluate, and scale models for personalization and recommendation systems, across global markets or demographics.
• Ethical/Responsible AI: partner with ethics, data privacy partners to ensure personalization is inclusive and avoids bias.
• Translate scientific insights into practical frameworks that improve customer engagement, retention, and monetization, influencing strategic roadmap initiatives and driving member outcomes.
• Product Science Strategy:
• Partner with product leadership to define hypotheses, prioritize experiments, and align scientific outcomes with business goals.
• Bridge product management and data science by framing the right questions, interpreting complex results, and guiding strategic product bets, balancing speed, rigor, and real-world results.
• Opportunity to shape product science at Headspace; You will guide the team through bold experimentation, learning fast, and scaling what works.
• Cross-Functional Influence:
• Mentor product managers, analysts, and engineers on scientific thinking and experimentation.
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to executives and non-technical stakeholders.

What You Will Bring:

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in product science, experimentation, applied data science, or product analytics.
• Deep expertise in statistical methods, experimentation design, and causal inference.
• Demonstrated leadership and proven track record of building innovative personalization/recommendation systems or applied ML in consumer or enterprise products.
• Strong product intuition with the ability to translate data into impactful product decisions.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python/R, and experimentation platforms.
• Background in product management or close partnership with PMs.
• Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong communication and effective collaboration; skilled in translating complex scientific insights into clear, actionable recommendations for executives and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the digital health is preferred, especially where science, behavior change, and technology intersect

Impact of the Role: This is a senior, high-leverage role responsible for setting the scientific bar for experimentation and personalization. The Principal Product Scientist ensures that product strategy is grounded in rigorous science, driving measurable improvements in customer experience and business outcomes.

Location:

We are currently hiring this role remotely in the US and Hybrid for San Francisco (SF) and Los Angeles (LA). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time. For candidates with a primary residence in the greater SF and LA areas, this role will follow our hybrid model. You'll work 3 days per week from our office, allowing for impactful in-office collaboration and connection, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week. Your recruiter will share more details about our hybrid model.

Pay & Benefits:

The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full-time position is $162,000 - $258,750 + equity + benefits.

Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location, and reflect the lowest to highest geographic markets where we are hiring for this role within the United States. Within this range, individual compensation is determined by a candidate's location as well as a range of factors including but not limited to: unique relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details on the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

At Headspace, base salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We're proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, generous parental leave, and more. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

About Headspace:

Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support. We combine evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions of members around the world get support that's effective, personalized, and truly accessible whenever and wherever they need it.

At Headspace, our values aren't just what we believe, they're how we work, grow, and make an impact together. We live them daily: Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage. These values shape our decisions, guide our collaborations, and define our culture. They're our shared commitment to building a more connected, human-centered team—one that's redefining how mental health care supports people today and for generations to come.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• A mission that matters—with impact you can see and feel
• A culture that's collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in our values
• The chance to shape what mental health care looks like next
• Competitive pay and benefits that support your whole self

How We Feel About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.