Senior Data Scientist

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

The Senior Data Scientist will lead advanced analytical research, development, and implementation. This is a highly quantitative role that requires elite analytical aptitude, strong programming skills, and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for someone who has a history of using data science to solve business problems, has extensive experience running experiments at scale in enterprise settings, is comfortable training and evaluating machine learning models in production, and has a proven ability to be a technical leader.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Design and execute business and technical processes needed for experimentation to support an array of business problems from marketing to survey analytics, including experiment ideation, experimental design, monitoring, data analysis, code review, and communication of results
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product managers to gain domain knowledge, and clarify and define requirements. Independently plan and estimate development tasks, short-term projects and long-term plans across projects. Provide feedback and mentorship to team members and improve team operations
• Design, develop and apply machine learning algorithms, automated decision engines and other models
• Ad hoc statistical analysis, reporting and visualization as needed
• Partner with engineers to productionize code, schedule jobs, and integrate into 2U software ecosystem

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics or other quantitative field required; Graduate degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience running online controlled experiments at scale
• 5+ years of experience applying advanced analytic techniques in classification, regression, optimization or natural language processing in production settings
• Expert knowledge of experimental design and evaluation frameworks (i.e. A/B Tests, Multi-Armed Bandits)
• Expert knowledge of applied statistics and machine learning techniques
• Expert knowledge of either R or Python
• Proficient in SQL
• Proficient with extracting data from different database architectures

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S. benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($145,000 - $170,000), with potential bonus eligibility.  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: [email protected]. 

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.