Senior / Staff Data Scientist, Analytics - Core Product

About Quizlet

At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly.

We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

Let’s Build the Future of Learning

Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

About the Team

The Data Science, Analytics team at Quizlet is at the forefront of product research. We leverage our rich data set to represent the voice of our students and teachers at scale. Our team's outcomes focus on delivering insights that drive product strategy using the data science toolkit. We serve in a pivotal strategic role, identifying and driving inquiry on behalf of leaders at the company. The team is supported by Machine Learning and Data Engineering teams that partner with data scientists to ensure we are building a data-driven culture.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Core Product Analytics team, you’ll partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and other Data Science teams to deliver insights that shape the way millions of students learn with Quizlet. You’ll bring analytical rigor to every stage of product development—designing experiments, identifying opportunities, and translating data into actionable product recommendations.

You’ll work with a rich dataset spanning student learning behavior and engagement, helping to uncover insights that directly influence strategy and product design. This role is perfect for a data scientist who thrives at the intersection of experimentation, analytics, and storytelling.

We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week : Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company.

In this role, you will :

Focus on driving business insights through data to guide product strategy and feature development

Develop analytical frameworks and foundations that enable the business to act on key insights

Collaborate within a product pod alongside partners in Product, Engineering, Design, and User Research

Design and analyze A / B experiments from inception to measurement, interpretation, and recommendation

Present insights and findings that influence product direction and company priorities

Define key performance metrics and ensure consistent measurement across product initiatives

What you bring to the table

3+ years of experience in data science at a consumer internet company

Experience running A / B tests and applying statistical techniques for modeling and predicting user behavior

Experience partnering with product and engineering teams to drive strategy and execution through data

Strong SQL skills and comfort working with large datasets

Strong communication skills and the ability to visualize and present complex insights clearly

Bonus points if you have

Experience with dbt or Airflow

Expertise in Python for data analysis and modeling

Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $170,880 - $231,600, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options

Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance

20 vacation days that we expect you to take!

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)

Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match

Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth

Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits

40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice

Why Join Quizlet

Massive reach : 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week

Cutting-edge tech : Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science

Strong momentum : Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction

Mission-first : Work that makes a difference in people’s lives

Inclusive culture : Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!

In Closing

At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies

At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and / or profiles.

Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.

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