Senior Data Scientist, Growth Forecasting

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About the role...

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 Duolingos product portfolio.

You will...

• 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.

You have...

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to connect technical results to real-world recommendations and to translate product and business changes into technical requirements.
• Strong command of SQL Python AI analysis tools and data/analytics engineering ecosystems.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to distill complex quantitative work into crisp actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Exceptional candidates will have...

• Experience operating at a high-growth consumer technology company including experience with user growth forecasting specifically.
• Experience at a public company including the analytical demands that come with investor-grade reporting and forecasting.
• An impressive Duolingo streak.

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