Kiddom is hiring a
Senior Data Scientist

Summary

The job description is for a Data Scientist position at Kiddom's AI Research Team. The role involves utilizing traditional data science techniques and practical AI skills to optimize the platform, personalize teaching and learning experiences, and ultimately improve student outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional experience with product analytics for digital SaaS platforms
• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, PhD or PhD ABD preferred
• Proficiency in Python and comfortable with version control
• Strong practical AI skills, including experience with prompt engineering, RAG, and fine-tuning models
• Experience in the EdTech industry or a strong interest in improving K-12 education through technology
• Publications or contributions to AI research

Responsibilities

• Utilize a strong foundation in traditional data science techniques, ensuring the appropriate application of tools and methodologies
• Apply 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 method
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, designers, educators, and curriculum experts to align data science initiatives with business goals
• Contribute to AI research, from experimentation through publishing findings

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 employees