Senior Data Scientist: Experimentation & AI-First Insights

Jobicy; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership program

Flexible work culture

Generous time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development tools

Equipment and tools

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Instructure is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive business impact through data‑driven insights. You will partner with product, engineering and marketing to translate complex questions into structured analyses and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end analytics, designing experiments and causal studies, applying ML and AI tooling to improve throughput, and mentoring peers while communicating results to executives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–7 years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related discipline with a track record of delivering high-impact, cross-functional insights.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, causal inference, and experimental design (A/B testing).
• Deep familiarity with AI tooling (Claude, ChatGPT, Glean) to improve throughput and analytical quality.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Fivetran).
• Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear, strategic narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end data science initiatives from problem definition through deployment and measurement.
• Experience in SaaS, product analytics, or EdTech environments is a plus.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive business impact through data-driven insights. Identify and pursue high-value opportunities to improve product adoption, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
• Lead experimentation and causal analysis. Design and execute rigorous A/B tests and causal inference studies.
• Influence product and business strategy with structured analytical frameworks and strategic recommendations.
• Deliver end-to-end analytical solutions from identifying opportunities to deploying and measuring impact.
• Default to AI-first thinking to improve throughput and quality.
• Contribute to decision science best practices and standards.
• Mentor and elevate peers in methodology and stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Experiment design

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Snowflake

Databricks

Fivetran

Claude

ChatGPT

Glean

Job description

Instructure is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive business impact through data‑driven insights. You will partner with product, engineering and marketing to translate complex questions into structured analyses and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end analytics, designing experiments and causal studies, applying ML and AI tooling to improve throughput, and mentoring peers while communicating results to executives.