About the Role
Khan Academy is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to identify and tackle our most impactful data problems through statistical analysis, experimentation, and machine learning. You’ll work closely with product and engineering teams, leveraging our rich dataset to drive critical insights and inform strategic decisions that impact millions of learners worldwide.
This is a remote position based in the USA or Canada.
What you’ll do
- Drive major data science projects from inception to completion, working collaboratively with product, engineering, and other teams to understand goals and define success metrics.
- Identify and implement novel, sophisticated statistical methods and machine learning models, leveraging our extensive dataset to uncover actionable insights.
- Design and analyze experiments (A/B tests) to evaluate the impact of new features and product changes, ensuring rigor and interpretability of results.
- Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing product strategy and decisions.
- Champion best practices in data science, including data quality, reproducibility, and ethical considerations.
- Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
What you’ll need
- 5+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of delivering impactful projects.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, causal inference, and machine learning techniques, with a strong understanding of their underlying mathematical principles.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (or R) for data manipulation, analysis, and modeling.
- Experience with A/B testing design, implementation, and analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics) or equivalent practical experience.
What we offer
- A highly impactful role at an organization that is changing the world
- A remote-first environment, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance
- Competitive salary and generous benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a passionate, mission-driven team
- Ownership over your work and the opportunity to make a real impact on millions of learners
A note on applying
Please include a cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, please tell us why you are excited to work at Khan Academy, and why you believe you are a great fit for this role. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
More about Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn at their own pace, master fundamental concepts, and reach their full potential. We offer practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test prep content. We focus on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations, so there’s no limit to what they can learn next!
We are a distributed team
We are a small but mighty team of ~200 full-time staff, distributed throughout the USA and Canada. We are deeply passionate about our mission. We are a diverse group, and we value collaboration, humility, and respect. We are excited to hear from you!
We are a remote first organization for most roles. We have the flexibility to allow people to work from home, or from one of our small in-person hubs in Mountain View, CA or New York City, NY if that is preferred (once we deem it safe to reopen them).
The Hiring Process
For this role, you can expect the hiring process to follow this general structure:
Stage 1: Phone Screen – You’ll chat with a member of our recruiting team to tell us about your experience and learn more about Khan Academy. (30 minutes)
Stage 2: Hiring Manager Interview – You’ll chat with the hiring manager for the role to learn more about the team and what the role entails. (45 minutes)
Stage 3: Peer Interviews – You’ll chat with a few members of the team. (2 x 45 minutes)
Stage 4: Technical Interview – You’ll complete a ~60 minute technical exercise and review your solution with a data scientist. (90 minutes)
Stage 5: VP Interview – You’ll chat with our VP of Product to discuss your experience and interest in the role. (45 minutes)
Stage 6: Final Conversation – You’ll have a final conversation with a member of our leadership team to talk about Khan Academy and what excites you about the role. (45 minutes)
As a team we are committed to keeping you informed of your status throughout the process. Our average time to offer is 4-6 weeks from the time of application. Please let your recruiter know if you require any accommodations during the interview process.
