Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.
We are looking for a Senior Data Science Manager to lead the data science function within our Growth pillar, one of the most consequential areas of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Set the analytical vision and roadmap for User Growth data science
- Lead a team of 6 to 10 data scientists
- Support and evolve the practice of embedding Data Scientists within product development teams
- Own the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments and analyses that drive decisions on user acquisition, activation, retention, and reengagement
- Develop and maintain user growth forecasting systems
- Drive business intelligence strategy within Growth
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives for senior leadership and cross-functional partners
Requirements:
- Experience using data science and analytics to solve product and business problems
- Experience managing 5+ person data science teams
- A graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field
- Applied industry experience using causal inference, experimentation, and/or machine learning models
- Proven ability to build, lead, and grow a high-performing data science team
- Strong command of SQL, Python or R, and data/analytics engineering ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($204,000-$306,000 USD)
- Equity compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
