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Khan Academy

Location:
United States, Mountain View

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

98018.00 - 110269.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re seeking a talented Psychometrician with a passion for assessment technology to join our Assessments team. This person will serve on our assessments team and contribute to key data initiatives to support our principal and senior psychometricians. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in statistics and/or psychometrics and related tooling.

Job Responsibility:

Extract and transform assessment data
Perform psychometric and other statistical analyses (e.g., item analysis, test analysis, survey analysis)
Track and report on assessment metrics, including reporting via technical documentation
Support senior and principal psychometricians with assessment projects, including automated scoring and computer adaptive testing (CAT)
Assist with and conduct standard setting meetings with subject-matter experts
Contribute to research efforts exploring the intersection of ML, generative AI, and psychometrics

Requirements:

3+ years education, training, and experience in statistics and/or psychometrics, ideally in the K-12 assessment or education technology space
3+ years of statistical programming experience in languages such as Python, Go, or R
Experience working with databases and SQL
Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization
Ability to balance the rigor of assessment with the possibility of innovation and new ways of doing things
A positive growth mindset that is curious and energized to innovate and create something new
A bias to action

What we offer:

Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed
8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026
Remote-first culture
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you
The chance to work on high-impact products
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
401(k) + 4% matching
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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