Senior Data Scientist, Economics

May 16

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Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language.

Language Education • Language Certification • Mobile App Development • Language Proficiency Assessment • Machine Learning

501 - 1000

Description

• Partner in leading the cycle of translating ideas from concept to production-grade economic models and data science solutions, ensuring long-term viability and robustness. • Apply advanced analytical methods, structural approaches, causal inference, and/or machine learning to model user behavior, develop learning metrics, and identify learning improvements. • Understand and lead the process of gathering, extracting, and compiling data across sources via relevant tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python). Independently format, re-structure, and/or validate data to ensure quality. • Collaborate with data engineers and business intelligence to turn insights into data products (e.g. data pipelines, algorithms, self-service dashboards). • Effectively communicate findings and insights to executive partners and collaborate with product development teams to integrate them into decision-making. • Stay informed about advancements in applied economics and statistical methodologies to drive enhancements in internal tooling and methods at Duolingo. • Provide guidance and mentorship to the Data Science & Analytics team, fostering an environment of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field • 4 + years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases, and economics/statistical modeling • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to translate complex data into actionable insights • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners • Able to relocate to or work in our New York or Pittsburgh office.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and company holidays • High quality medical, dental, and vision care • Comprehensive mental health, backup care, and family forming support • Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents • Language learning opportunities • Catered in-house lunches and breakfast • Frequent company-wide dinners, monthly celebrations, social clubs, and so much more!