Senior Data Scientist, AI Research Team at Kiddom
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
San Francisco / New YorkEngineering – Data Science & Machine Learning /Full-time /HybridAbout KiddomKiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning
Through unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum – resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of local communities
Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district programming, and professional learning.About the RoleThe AI Research Team is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join our growing team
In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in unlocking the power of data to optimize our platform, personalize teaching and learning experiences, and ultimately, improve student outcomes.Do you have a growth mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering passion for excellence? We'd love to chat!You will:Utilize a strong foundation in traditional data science techniques, ensuring the appropriate application of tools and methodologiesApply practical AI skills, including prompt engineering, RAG (retrieval augmentation generation), and fine-tuning, to enhance teaching or learning experiences; with a keen understanding of when to use each methodCollaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, designers, educators, and curriculum experts to align data science initiatives with business goalsContribute to AI research, from experimentation through publishing findingsYou have:5+ years professional experience with product analytics for digital SaaS platformsDegree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, PhD or PhD ABD preferredProficiency in Python and comfortable with version controlStrong practical AI skills, including experience with prompt engineering, RAG, and fine-tuning modelsExperience in the EdTech industry or a strong interest in improving K-12 education through technologyPublications or contributions to AI research$130,000 - $180,000 a yearSalary range is dependent on geography, past experience, seniority, and demonstrated role related ability during the interview process.What we offerFull time permanent employees are eligible for the following benefits:-Competitive salary-Meaningful equity-Health benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance -10 paid sick days per year-Unlimited vacation time policy (subject to internal approval)
Average use 4 weeks off per year.-Paid family leave for eligible employeesCOVID Vaccination PolicyKiddom policy requires employees to be vaccinated before they visit an office or attend company events..We have remote roles but in certain positions where office attendance is deemed to be essential to the role, offers of employment shall be conditional upon proof of vaccination.
Through unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum – resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of local communities
Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district programming, and professional learning.About the RoleThe AI Research Team is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join our growing team
In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in unlocking the power of data to optimize our platform, personalize teaching and learning experiences, and ultimately, improve student outcomes.Do you have a growth mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering passion for excellence? We'd love to chat!You will:Utilize a strong foundation in traditional data science techniques, ensuring the appropriate application of tools and methodologiesApply practical AI skills, including prompt engineering, RAG (retrieval augmentation generation), and fine-tuning, to enhance teaching or learning experiences; with a keen understanding of when to use each methodCollaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, designers, educators, and curriculum experts to align data science initiatives with business goalsContribute to AI research, from experimentation through publishing findingsYou have:5+ years professional experience with product analytics for digital SaaS platformsDegree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, PhD or PhD ABD preferredProficiency in Python and comfortable with version controlStrong practical AI skills, including experience with prompt engineering, RAG, and fine-tuning modelsExperience in the EdTech industry or a strong interest in improving K-12 education through technologyPublications or contributions to AI research$130,000 - $180,000 a yearSalary range is dependent on geography, past experience, seniority, and demonstrated role related ability during the interview process.What we offerFull time permanent employees are eligible for the following benefits:-Competitive salary-Meaningful equity-Health benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance -10 paid sick days per year-Unlimited vacation time policy (subject to internal approval)
Average use 4 weeks off per year.-Paid family leave for eligible employeesCOVID Vaccination PolicyKiddom policy requires employees to be vaccinated before they visit an office or attend company events..We have remote roles but in certain positions where office attendance is deemed to be essential to the role, offers of employment shall be conditional upon proof of vaccination.
