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Senior Data Scientist, User Growth

Duolingo
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Data Science + Analytics
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience working as a Data Scientist embedded with or supporting a product development team
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent demonstrated expertise in formal analysis methodology
  • Strong command of SQL, Python or R, AI tools, and data/analytics engineering ecosystems
  • Fluency with standard machine learning and predictive modeling techniques
Nice to have
  • Experience operating at a high-growth, data-intensive consumer technology company, particularly in the user growth area
  • Experience building, maintaining, and improving production machine learning models and the infrastructure that supports them
  • An impressive Duolingo streak
What the job really is

As a Senior Data Scientist focused on User Growth at Duolingo, you will work closely with product development teams to enhance product iteration and experimentation. Your role involves analyzing data to inform decisions, delivering scalable data products, and mentoring other data scientists. You will also translate complex data findings into actionable insights for various stakeholders, contributing to the overall growth strategy of the company.

Things to weigh
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on various factors; specific benefits not detailed
  • Role involves significant collaboration across multiple departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
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