Senior Growth Forecasting Data Scientist

Duolingo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 183,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Duolingo is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for Growth Forecasting to advance user growth forecasting across our product portfolio. You will collaborate with Product, Finance, and Strategy to improve quarterly forecasts and translate insights for senior leadership.

The role emphasizes methodological advances, mentorship of junior data scientists, and building repeatable forecasting processes in a high-growth consumer tech environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics or related quantitative field.
• Experience building forecasts in real-world settings with messy data.
• Ability to translate results into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Join a small team focused on User Growth forecasting and mentor junior data scientists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to reflect product development and strategy in forecasts.
• Translate complex analytical findings into narratives for senior leadership.
• Develop and validate methodological advances aligned with business priorities.
• Build robust, repeatable forecasting processes.

Skills

Forecasting

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in Data Science/Statistics/Economics

Tools

SQL

Python

AI analysis tools

Analytics engineering

Job description

Duolingo is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for Growth Forecasting to advance user growth forecasting across our product portfolio. You will collaborate with Product, Finance, and Strategy to improve quarterly forecasts and translate insights for senior leadership.

The role emphasizes methodological advances, mentorship of junior data scientists, and building repeatable forecasting processes in a high-growth consumer tech environment.