Senior Data Scientist Deep Learning at Udemy

Udemy is looking for a data scientist to join our new team focused on exploring novel applications of deep learning and foundational models (e.g., GPT-3, OPT-175B, BLOOM) to improve the learning experience. In this role, you will build products that leverage deep learning. You will work as part of a cross-functional agile team that includes software engineers, machine learning engineers, data scientists, designers, and product managers. Success in this role requires a combination of product intuition, data analysis skills, deep learning knowledge, and the coding chops to dive head first into development on production systems.
We are passionate about learning, making an impact, and building with quality. We love taking on new technical challenges. We are interested in building a diverse, collaborative, and fun environment. Come help us improve lives through learning!
Responsibilities
Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers to scope and build data products.
Perform statistical analysis, feature engineering, and model development for ML-based data products.
Develop production-grade data pipelines to power ML-based data products.
Develop key metrics and monitor performance of the products. 
Design and analyze experiments. 
Proactively influence product prioritization through data-driven insights.
Provide technical mentorship for other team members.
Build Udemy’s technical brand through talks, blog posts, and publications.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience building complex data products
3+ years of hands-on industry experience in a data science-oriented role
Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders
Strong knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and natural language processing
Proficiency with SQL and 1+ programming languages (e.g., Python or Scala)
Preferred, but not required
Familiarity with standard software engineering practices and distributed computing
Experience using big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
We understand that not everyone will match each and every one of the above qualifications. If your background isn’t perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we’d love to hear from you.
Minimum Salary Expectations:  125,000
About Udemy 
At Udemy, we’re all about improving lives through the power of learning. We are a leading global learning company and one of the world’s largest education platforms with more than 54 million learners. Our goal is to provide flexible, effective skill development to empower organizations and individuals. Talented people are everywhere, but opportunities can be hard to come by. That’s why we’re focused on revolutionizing learning, using our skills and expertise to help others develop theirs and reach their full potential. Individually, we bring our unique perspective to reimagine the way we share knowledge. Together, we can improve lives by empowering our learners, our instructors, and businesses around the world.
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Udemy Benefits:
Eligibility: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for Udemy’s benefit programs.
Health Plans: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% coverage for employee-only).
HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans available; generous HSA employer contributions for those enrolled in the HDHP medical plan.
Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance (supplemental available), in addition to short-term and long-term disability.
Retirement: Access to 401(k) with annual employer contribution.
Wellbeing: Corporate memberships for meditation and mindfulness, therapy and coaching, financial planning, primary care, tele-health, health advocacy, parent/newborn support, and employee discounts.
Education: Free access to the entire course library on the Udemy and Udemy for Business platforms; annual stipend for external learning beginning at six months of employment.
Charitable Matching Program: Employer match of monetary contributions to eligible nonprofits and charities that carry a 501(c)(3) tax status.
Vacation: 15 days per year of Paid Time Off for hourly; flexible Discretionary Time Off for salaried.
Parental Leave: 8 weeks of leave at 100% pay for parents who take time off from work following the date of birth, adoption, or foster placement beginning at six months of employment; this amount is in addition to pregnancy-disability benefits at 100% pay, if applicable.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the year