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Senior Data Scientist - Ignite Reading
Data Scientist
Lead data science initiatives to transform educational outcomes, leveraging Python, machine learning, and statistical modeling to analyze student performance and optimize tutoring strategies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy predictive models to identify at-risk students and personalize tutoring interventions.
- Analyze large-scale educational datasets using SQL and Python to uncover insights that drive product improvements.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and research teams to translate data findings into actionable features.
- Build and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate performance metrics to stakeholders.
- Conduct A/B tests and rigorous experimentation to validate the impact of new educational strategies.
Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in applied machine learning and data analysis within an education or edtech context.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong statistical background and experience with model evaluation, feature engineering, and model deployment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights.
Skills
pythonmachine learningsql