As a Staff Data Scientist, you will analyze data to guide product strategy, develop A/B testing frameworks, and create metrics for success in collaboration with product teams.
About Quizlet:
At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly.
We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Let’s Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
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 and driving inquiry on behalf of leaders at the company. The team is supported by Machine Learning and Data Engineering teams that partner with data scientists to ensure we are building a data-driven culture.
About the Role:
As a Staff Data Scientist on the Core Product Analytics team, you’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Design to uncover insights that shape Quizlet’s product strategy. You’ll design experiments, develop analytical frameworks, and define metrics that measure success and drive product growth.
This role is ideal for a data scientist who loves translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. You’ll own end-to-end analytics for core product areas—informing roadmaps, running A/B tests, and ensuring that every major product decision is backed by evidence.
We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.
In this role, you will:
- Focus on driving business insights through data to guide product strategy and feature development
- Develop analytical frameworks and foundations to enable actions and next steps in the business
- Embed within a product pod, collaborating with partners across Product, Engineering, and Design
- Develop experimentation strategy and support A/B testing from inception to measurement and analysis
- Explore, develop, and present insights that inform product roadmap and strategy using Quizlet’s rich learning dataset
- Define and track key performance metrics that measure success across product initiatives
What you bring to the table:
- 5+ years of experience in data science at a consumer internet company (or 3+ years with a Master’s or PhD)
- Experience running A/B tests and applying statistical techniques to model and predict user behavior
- Proven experience working with product teams to drive strategy through insights and modeling
- Experience creating and owning resilient ETLs and dashboards that power business metrics
- Advanced SQL skills (window functions, sub-queries, etc.)
- Strong communication skills to synthesize, visualize, and communicate ideas effectively
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with dbt or Airflow
- Expertise in Python for data analysis and modeling
- Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field
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 $196,500 -$268,000 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 that we expect you to take!
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, 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, and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
Why Join Quizlet?
🌎 Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week
🧠 Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science
📈 Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction
🎯 Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives
🤝 Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging
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:
At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.”
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
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Top Skills
Airflow
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Python
SQL
Quizlet San Francisco, California, USA Office
501 2nd Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
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