Senior Data Scientist (Growth Forecasting)

Duolingo; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Mental health benefits

Parental leave

Equity

401(k) match

Job summary

Duolingo’s Growth Data Science team collaborates with Product, Finance, and Strategy to forecast user growth and improve forecasting capabilities across the product portfolio.

You will drive methodological advances, mentor junior data scientists, and translate complex analyses into clear narratives for senior leadership to influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong command of SQL, Python, AI analysis tools, and data/analytics engineering ecosystems.
• Graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to connect technical results to real-world recommendations and translate product and business changes into technical requirements.
• Experience forecasting user growth at a high-growth consumer technology company.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, validate, and improve growth forecasts with stakeholders.
• Translate complex analyses into clear narratives for senior leadership.
• Develop methodologies aligned with business priorities.
• Build robust, repeatable forecasting processes.

Skills

SQL

Python

AI analysis tools

Analytics engineering

Education

Graduate degree in Data Science/Statistics/Economics

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

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