Lead Data Scientist Remote, United States

CodePath, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their innovative team. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of computer science education by building and maintaining next-generation data infrastructure. You will lead data science initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and utilize advanced analytics to drive impactful decision-making. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization provides a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, generous PTO, and professional development support. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and are passionate about transforming education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development stipend

Home office setup support

Student loan forgiveness

Pet wellness plans

Legal services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science or machine learning.
• Strong foundation in statistics and data analysis.
• Proficient in Python or R with relevant libraries.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and deploy data pipelines and analytics processes.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate complex analyses.
• Develop statistical and machine learning models for business decisions.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Python

R

SQL

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

Google Cloud

AWS

Azure

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Jupyter Notebooks

Git

Job description

CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders.

We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.

With 30,000 students and alumni from 700 colleges now working at 2,000 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future.

About the Role

Location: Remote, United States

Role Type:Full-Time

Reports To: CPO

Compensation: $135,000-$175,000 per year

We’re at a critical moment in our growth as an organization. 2025 is a year of incredible change at CodePath, and we’re looking for the right Lead Data Scientist to lead the charge on our small, skilled, and growing team.

As an early hire on our data team, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to help build and maintain our next generation data infrastructure. In order to build out our capacity to use data effectively, we are looking for somebody resourceful with a problem solving mindset who is self-directed and able to work closely with data engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders. As our first data scientist, we expect you to design and execute effective data science initiatives, ML modeling, and BI analysis across everything we do, with a focus on what can be done with the organization's constraints and best interests in mind — which makes this a challenging, creative, and exciting technical position for an experienced data scientist.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Data Scientist who thrives in an early-stage startup environment, excels at independently performing analyses, and can lead our broader data strategy. The successful candidate will be inspired to deliver tactical internal insights, conduct influential research, and collaborate with external partners to transform computer science education and advance CodePath’s mission.

Key Activities

1. Work with senior leaders to set and execute on a strategy for measuring and evaluating CodePath's impact.
2. Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders to design, refine, and deploy data pipelines that feed models and analytics processes.
3. Create and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports that communicate complex analyses in a clear and actionable manner using tools like Tableau or other BI platforms.
4. Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
5. Develop and implement models, including statistical and machine learning models, to support business decision-making.
6. Develop and maintain data processing workflows for model training, evaluation, and deployment.
7. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and translate business problems into analytical questions.
8. Develop and maintain documentation for data science workflows, models, and methodologies that help achieve business goals and support impact measurement.

Qualifications

1. 3+ years of relevant professional experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field.
2. Strong foundation in statistics, data analysis, and machine learning algorithms.
3. Proficient in Python or R, with experience in using libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
4. Experience working with cloud-based platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure, especially in deploying machine learning models and querying data from data warehouses.
5. Substantial experience in SQL and working with large datasets, including data wrangling, cleaning, and transformation.
6. Familiarity with data engineering tools and concepts, and a strong understanding of how data models and pipelines support advanced analytics.
7. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytical concepts to non-technical audiences in an understandable and engaging manner.
8. Experience with best practices for tools like Jupyter Notebooks, Git, and version control to ensure robust, reproducible analyses.
9. Proven ability to take projects from conceptualization to deployment, with an aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
10. Able to work productively under uncertainty, and deals with obstacles constructively with an eye on moving the organization towards goals.

Additional Skills and Experience

1. Proven ability to drive projects from conception to completion.
2. Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
3. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment.
5. Proactive, independent, responsible attitude with the ability to learn quickly.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

This is a 100% remote position—work from anywhere in the U.S.! CodePath prioritizes employee well-being with a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program.

Financial Security: 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection.

Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2).

Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support.

Student Loan Forgiveness: CodePath is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debt.

Additional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings.