Senior Data Scientist, Learning

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About the role...

We’re looking for an outstanding technical leader in Data Science who specializes in product analytics, statistical modeling / machine learning, and causal inference to advance data-centric decision-making at Duolingo. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with leadership in Engineering, Product Management, and Learning (Video Call with Lily) to develop and deliver metrics, attribution models, and actionable business analyses. They will evangelize scientific methods and influence strategic business decisions, with an appreciation for the behaviors of Duolingo users. They will be a strong advocate and mentor for the Data Science & Analytics team and help advance their learning, creativity, and growth.

You will...

• Lead the cycle of turning ideas into production-grade data science solutions, ensuring long-term viability and robustness.
• Apply advanced analytical methods, causal inference, machine learning, and AI to model user behavior, and partner with product and engineering teams to build scalable business frameworks and solutions.
• Drive the data lifecycle : Understand, extract, transform, and validate data across multiple sources via relevant tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python).
• Partner with data engineers and business intelligence to turn insights into data products (e.g. data pipelines, algorithms, self-service dashboards).
• Communicate findings effectively to executive partners and collaborate with product teams to integrate insights into strategy and decision-making.
• Stay on top of developments in statistical methods and LLMs, and drive continuous improvement in internal tools and analytical practices at Duolingo.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists, encouraging an environment of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

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Exceptional candidates will have...

We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.

This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process. The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Salary Range :

$177,700 — $300,000 USD

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