Senior Data Scientist

You’re an analytical problem‑solver ready to put your skills toward purposeful work that has a global impact. You want to lead the way in innovation, exploring the latest technologies and finding new solutions. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to work with and learn alongside the best in Product, Design, and Engineering.

About this role

Udemy is looking for a data scientist to join a team largely focused on exploring and building novel applications of generative AI to improve the teaching and learning experience. In this role, you will build products that leverage deep learning and large language models (e.g., GPT). You will work as part of a cross‑functional agile team that includes data scientists, machine learning engineers, software engineers, designers, and product managers.

Are you passionate about learning, willing to take technical challenges, care about making an impact, and looking for a diverse, collaborative, and fun environment that also values quality? If so, come help us improve lives through learning at Udemy!

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
• With minimal input from Senior Staff DS, adapt standard machine learning methods to solve business problems
• Independently design and analyze randomized controlled experiments
• As needed, independently develop robust feature and inference pipelines, and write production code
• Partner with ML Engineers to troubleshoot and optimize complex machine learning and deep learning applications
• Design and partner with ML Engineers to build systems and services to understand deep learning application performance and perform root cause analysis

What you’ll have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of hands‑on Data Science or ML Engineering experience OR a PhD
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in one of the following technical domains: machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, NLP, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field
• Proficiency with 1+ programming language(s) (e.g. Python)
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Benefits Start With U

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre‑tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions
• Transgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender‑affirming care
• Parental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg‑freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two‑week “ease‑back” program that enables parents to return part‑time at full pay
• Whole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving support
• Learning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional development
• Retirement: Pre‑tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution
• Charitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charities
• Vacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourly
• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the year

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Hiring Compensation Range

$144,000—$198,000 USD

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At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job‑related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits and equity.