Senior Data Scientist, Growth Forecasting & Strategy

Duolingo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Duolingo in the United States is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for Growth Forecasting to lead and refine user growth projections across the product portfolio. You will join a small team focused on forecasting and collaborate with Product, Finance, and Strategy to deliver trustworthy quarterly forecasts.

As a senior contributor, you will mentor junior data scientists, translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, and develop methodological advances to improve

Qualifications

• Experience building forecasts in real-world settings where assumptions matter.
• Strong ability to translate technical results into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to convey insights to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Join a small team of data scientists focused on User Growth forecasting.
• Collaborate with peers and mentor junior data scientists to ensure forecasts are trustworthy and delivered.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives for senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Develop and validate methodological advances to forecasting, aligning with business priorities.
• Build systems and processes that ensure forecasting is robust and repeatable.

Skills

Forecasting

SQL

Python

AI analysis tools

Data analytics engineering

Education

Graduate degree in Data Science/Statistics/Economics or related field

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Duolingo in the United States is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for Growth Forecasting to lead and refine user growth projections across the product portfolio. You will join a small team focused on forecasting and collaborate with Product, Finance, and Strategy to deliver trustworthy quarterly forecasts.

As a senior contributor, you will mentor junior data scientists, translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, and develop methodological advances to improve