Khan Academy · 2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist, Product Growth (24 months fixed-term)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expKhan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. They are seeking a senior data scientist to partner with the chief learning officer and product leadership team to drive engagement and improve student outcomes through data insights and analysis.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Motivated by the Khan Academy mission 'to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.'
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
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
Preferred
Prior experience working in the education industry is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority
8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost
Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
Company
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides a free world class education for anyone, anywhere.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$16.21MKey Investors
Amgen FoundationOmidyar Network
2022-01-01Series A· $0.01M
2020-07-21Grant· $3M
2017-10-12Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Caroline Hu Flexer
CEO & Co-Founder of Khan Academy Kids & Duck Duck Moose
Boris Lau
Senior Software Engineer
Recent News
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