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Senior Data Scientist (Growth Forecasting)

Job Description

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

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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