Sr. Data Scientist, Analytics - Ads

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2 Locations
Hybrid
135K-175K Annually
Internship
Edtech
The Role

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.



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. Our team outcomes focus on delivering insights that drive product strategy using the data science toolkit. We serve in a pivotal strategic role, identifying as well as driving inquiry on behalf of leaders at the company. The team is supported by Machine Learning and Data Engineering teams that partners with data scientists to make sure we are building a data-driven culture.


About the Role:


As the Ads Data Scientist, you will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Ad Operations, and Finance to build an amazing ads product for our users and advertisers. You will bring together insights across our ads and user engagement data, enabling you to identify new high-value opportunities, analyze A/B test experiments, recommend data-driven product decisions, define key business metrics, set company wide goals, present quantitative product research, provide revenue forecast guidance and so many other interesting problems.


This is a hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles and New York office hubs.

In this role, you will:

  • Be embedded in a specific product pod and partner with the Ads Product Manager
  • Own A/B testing through the entire experimentation life cycle, including inception, creation, measurement, and recommendations. 
  • Explore, develop, and present insights that inform product roadmap 
  • Partner with the Ads Finance team to understand business metrics performance

What you bring to the table:

  • 2+ years of experience working on the publisher side of the ads business (not ads marketing)
  • 4+ years of experience in data science at a consumer internet company Advanced SQL skills, including highly developed QA skills and ability to write efficient and optimized code 
  • Practical knowledge of running and analyzing Ads A/B tests
  • Strong communicator: effectively synthesize, visualize, and communicate your ideas to others

Bonus points if you have:

  • Experience using Google BigQuery, Switchboard, Google Ad Manager
  • Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields

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 $135,000 - $175,000, 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!)
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice)
  • Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
  • Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, Wellness benefits
  • 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice

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 take pride in delivering 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.


The Company
New York, NY
439 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Quizlet is a leading consumer learning brand that builds learning tools to inspire and empower students and teachers. Our team is already supporting a user base of over 60 million active users a month. We're also among the top 20 U.S. websites and top education apps for iOS and Android - and it's only the beginning. We’re a fast-growing Series C startup, valued at $1 Billion and backed by Union Square Ventures, Costanoa Venture Capital, Icon Ventures, Owl Ventures, Altos Ventures and General Atlantic.

With our massive reach and focus on delivering high-quality innovative learning tools, we're having a major global impact on education.

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