Senior Data Scientist

• Partner with product teams to understand and help develop theories of action which describe testable hypotheses for the impact of new features
• Identify and measure success of initiatives through goal setting, forecasting, event instrumentation, monitoring, and ongoing analysis of core outcome metrics
• Perform exploratory analyses on our rich datasets to extract insights about our teacher & learner behavior and guide our decisions around product roadmap and investments
• Use your expertise with statistical techniques to quantify the impact of various features, programs, and interventions
• Share results of analyses to non-technical audiences in ways that help them develop insights about our offerings
• Contribute to the development of self-service analytics tools to enhance data access for the product team
• work with our engineering teams to improve our tools and datasets

• Motivated by the Khan Academy mission
• Proven cross-cultural competency skills
• Background in applied math, statistics, economics, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in data science or analytics
• Proficient with statistical techniques (i.e., multiple regression, causal inference, AB testing, hypothesis testing) for real-world applications
• Advanced SQL foundations & ability to manipulate data using R or Python
• Compelling data storytelling and visualization (i.e. Looker) with the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders
• Strong business intuition & judgment, with a knack for asking the right questions to drive impact

Prior experience working in the education industry is a plus

• 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 put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission
• Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
• 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life