Sr Manager Data Science Analytics 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 and marketing research. We leverage our rich data set of hundreds of millions of daily study interactions to represent the voice of our students and teachers at scale. Our team outcomes focus on delivering insights that drive product and marketing strategy. We serve in a pivotal strategic role, identifying as well as driving inquiry using experimentation, causal inference, product analytics, and statistical modeling. The team is supported by Machine Learning and Data Engineering teams that partner with us to make sure we are building a data-informed decision making culture. 
 
About the Role:
 
As a data science and analytics leader, you will own all of the Growth, Product, Marketing, and International analytics teams. You will partner closely with senior leaders and executives to drive alignment, strategy, and prioritization of data research, insights, and tests that uplevel our understanding of our users and product engagement.


In this role, you will:

Lead a large scope of the analytics space and drive high performance of a growing team of analysts and data scientists across multiple functions, locations, and seniority levels
Mentor and grow junior managers
Set strategy and roadmap for your teams in strong partnership with Product, Marketing, and International team leaders, which include VP and C-level executives
Work with the team to define and manage the end-to-end process: scope projects, build pipelines and datasets, synthesize results, and communicate an informed recommendation
Develop a deep understanding of our users and our product across dozens of countries to influence data-informed decision making culture
Build scalable processes and foster communication and collaboration within the teams and with other teams
Drive maturity and excellence in the way we measure the success of our business and foster an innovative culture



What you bring to the table:

8+ years of experience in data science and/or analytics
4+ years direct manager experience
Proficient in SQL
Practical knowledge of running A/B tests for growth and marketing teams
Strong communicator: effectively synthesize, visualize, and communicate your ideas to others
Experience with ETL processes and best practices



Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps.  Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $171,000 - $236,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
20 vacation days (and we expect you to take them!); 10 paid holidays plus additional days off in 2022 due to Covid
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice)
Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
Professional Development stipend (teach yourself something new)
Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, Wellness benefits
40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
Employees are eligible to participate in the Quizlet stock option program



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.