Sr Data Scientist Analytics Forecasting at Quizlet

About Quizlet:

Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.  

Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.  

Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.  

To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

With offices in major cities around the world and ambitious plans for expansion, we remain grounded in our commitment to our mission of helping people learn. We’re looking for new team members who crave a challenge and want to help us continue amplifying our impact. 

About the Team:
 
The Data Science & Analytics team at Quizlet is at the forefront of product research. We leverage our rich data set to represent the voice of our students and teachers at scale. We leverage product data, external education trends, and statistical models to inform the company strategy. The team is supported by Machine Learning and Data Engineering teams that partners with us to make sure we are building a data-driven culture.
 
About the Role:
 
As the Forecasting & Research Data Scientist, you will partner with a cross functional team of Data Scientists, Engineers, and FP&A Analysts to build the models underpinning our user growth model. You will focus on improving our short term and long term user growth and engagement forecasting model. We are open to the role being fully remote or located near one of our US offices.


In this role, you will:

Own our user growth and engagement forecast model from start to finish
Partner with FP&A and Data Scientists to recommend how the business should be modeled
Communicate performance metrics, explaining the business reasons for variance from the forecast to our executive team and senior leaders across the company
Drive a deeper understanding of our business through leading deep dives across a variety of business topics
Conduct external research on education trends around the globe and how they could be affecting our business
Manage a variety of stakeholders that provide inputs and consume outputs of the user forecast
Mentor junior team members



What you bring to the table:

5+ years of industry experience in data science, analytics, economic consulting, or finance (quant)
Advanced SQL skills, window functions, sub-queries, etc
Proficient Python skills
Strong foundational understanding of statistics and work experience in owning models
Proficient knowledge in financial modeling in excel
Strong communicator: effectively synthesize, visualize, and communicate your ideas to others



Bonus points if you have:

Experience with forecasting using Facebook’s Prophet library
Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative fields



Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

Colorado candidates: Base pay for this role starts at $114,000.  The actual pay may be higher depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience
Employees are eligible to participate in the Quizlet stock option program
Collaborate with your manager and team to create a schedule that ensures a high level of productivity (creating that ideal work/life balance)
We offer 20 days of paid vacation (and we expect you to take them!)
Comprehensive health coverage (Anthem, Kaiser), HSA, FSA, dental and vision (Guardian), competitive salary, 401(k), and equity
Other perks include: Wellness stipend, pet insurance offerings, annual learning and development stipend, commuter subsidy, and 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
In addition, we offer access to mental health resources, fertility education, fertility preservation, IVF, genetic testing, surrogacy, adoption, and more



We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome! 
We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting, that gives  a comprehensive view of who we are!  


In Closing:

We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.

We have a bias for action, take initiative, and hustle to deliver results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.
 
We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company.

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!


To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:
At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles. 
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.