At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Growth Data Science team to enhance forecasting capabilities and mentor junior data scientists.
- Company: Duolingo, a leading language learning platform with a focus on user growth.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, and professional development stipends.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture with monthly events and an annual international retreat.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights.
- Qualifications: Strong SQL and Python skills, with experience in building forecasts in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
- This person will be part of our Growth Data Science team, collaborating with peers and cross-functional partners in Product, Finance, and Strategy to continuously improve our forecasting capabilities
- They will drive methodological advances and deliver trustworthy business-critical quarterly forecasts, built on a deep understanding of the dynamics of user growth across Duolingo’s product portfolio
- Join a small team of data scientists focused on User Growth forecasting.
Collaborate with peers and mentor junior data scientists to ensure that our forecasts remain trustworthy and reliably delivered
- Work with diverse stakeholders to develop forecasts that reflect a deep understanding of our product development, big bets, and evolving business strategy
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives for senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Influence strategic decisions through a combination of technical depth and effective communication
- Develop and validate methodological advances to our forecasts, aligning methodological strengths with business priorities
- Build systems and processes that ensure our forecasting process is robust and repeatable
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision for employees as well as eligible partners and dependents
- Mental health benefits such as therapy sessions and coaching to support you to be your best self
- Fertility benefits to support your family planning journey
- Fully paid parental and adoption leave
- Fully paid subscription to Care. com and paid backup days for dependents and your fur family
- 401(k) with generous match and immediate vesting
- 20 days of paid time off, with two additional weeks off for winter break
- First-time home buyer bonus (in Pittsburgh)
- Competitive salaries and equity
- Yearly stipend for professional development
- Transportation reimbursement for however you get to work
- Lunch prepared daily by our in-house chefs
- Annual international retreat for all full-time employees
- Monthly events celebrating our team and their amazing work
- On-site gym and massages
- Game room for taking brain breaks
- Strong command of SQL, Python, AI analysis tools, and data/analytics engineering ecosystems
- Applied industry experience building forecasts in messy real world settings where details, confounds, and the validity of assumptions matter
- A graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent demonstrated expertise in formal analytical techniques
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex quantitative work into crisp, actionable insights for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to connect technical results to real-world recommendations, and to translate product and business changes into technical requirements
- An impressive Duolingo streak
- Experience at a public company, including the analytical demands that come with investor-grade reporting and forecasting
- Experience operating at a high-growth consumer technology company, including experience with user growth forecasting specifically
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Senior Data Scientist (Growth Forecasting) employer: Duolingo
Duolingo is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to unique opportunities for professional development while collaborating with diverse teams across the EMEA region. The company's commitment to translating global HR strategies into local practices ensures that your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the organisation and its people.
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