Senior Data Scientist

Join the Future of EdTech with Learnosity AI LabsDo you want to work with cutting-edge AI technology at scale, see first-hand the direct results of your work, and contribute to our mission to advance education and learning worldwide?
Join Learnosity's newly formed AI Labs.
Learnosity is the global leader in assessment solutions, providing experiences that are digital, dynamic, and designed to fit modern lifestyles and learning habits.
We are on the lookout for engineers, data scientists, analysts and product managers who are passionate about transforming the learning landscape through artificial intelligence.
This is not just a job; it's an invitation to be part of a revolution.
Experience the thrill of a fast-growing, dynamic start-up environment with the stability and support of a well-established company.
Be at the forefront of educational innovation, and make a positive difference to millions of learners worldwide.
With over 40 million active learners and delivering 19 billion questions annually this is a genuine opportunity to make a significant impact.
If you are ready to make a difference and drive the future of education, we want you on our team
About Learnosity: At Learnosity, we believe that education and learning opportunities should be equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all.
Our mission is to advance education and learning worldwide with best-in-class technology.
About Learnosity AI Labs: Our mission is to operationalize AI capabilities, enabling our customers to harness the power of AI to make positive impacts on education and learning.
We move fast and lead market innovations, free from existing product complexities and corporate red tape.
What We Offer: Innovative Culture: Work on groundbreaking AI projects that push the boundaries of educational technology.Speed & Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to make fast decisions and drive innovations with a direct impact.Rewarding Career: Be part of a company where your contributions matter, with growth prioritized through continuous learning and leadership opportunities.Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate, like-minded professionals in an inclusive and supportive workspace.As this is a new team, working on brand new products, we are embracing the collaborative spirit of an onsite team, working together to drive success and innovation and bring new products to market quickly.
We are targeting to be in-office 4 days a week.
We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team and help bring our AI product roadmap to fruition.
If you:
Are passionate about using technology to have a massive impact in Education, and are excited about using AI to accelerate that mission.Are eager to use data science, analytics and AI to find ways to answer the hard questions in educationHave a keen eye for how to prove out complex functionality with real dataAre always eager to roll up your sleeves and dig in at all stages of the product lifecycle - from high level ideation, to working through user stories with the teams to get the product into the hands of usersUnderstand the flexibility needed to release product in the fastest-changing technology landscape that we've ever seen beforeThen we'd love to talk with you
Core Goals and Responsibilities: Work with Product & Technology teams to identify important questions and problems to our customers, and help find ways to answer those questions, or paths to provable solutions, using data.Work closely with product to prove the efficacy and reliability of AI-powered solutions at scale with real dataIterate on AI & LLM technical and prompting approaches with teams to finetune and improve outcomesBuild sustainable frameworks for testing and verifying quality of solutions, and for identifying changes / drift in quality over time.Think big - Lead a data-centric approach to how we build products.
Execute small - Iterate with teams from initial MVPs to AI-powered, data-driven reliable products in the market.Experience and SkillsMust haves: 6+ years in a data science or adjacent role, working with large scale data to solve real world problems.Excellent SQL skills and knowledge of statisticsWorking knowledge of the application of Data Science principles in Education & psychometrics a plus.Python experienceExperience with A/B testingExperience with data modeling and ETL pipelinesExperience working with product teamsIt would be great if you had: Experience leading and mentoring a team of data scientists, including setting project direction and coordinating collaborative workflows.Experience designing, implementing, evaluating, or optimizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to enhance large language model performance and accuracy.Demonstrated proficiency in prompt engineering, including crafting and refining prompts to improve generative AI outputs and model interactions.Hands-on experience evaluating the efficacy and performance of large language models (LLMs) using quantitative and qualitative metrics.Experience with BI/Visualization toolsAt Learnosity we are looking for people who actively embrace change and are motivated to learn.
If you believe the role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply even if you don't tick every box.
Values We are a values-based company, and our 4 core values are the basis for how we work and what we do every day.
Being a part of the Learnosity team means that you'll get to join us in living out these values:
We live to learnWe aim higherWe do the right thingOur success is better sharedBenefits Being part of the Learnosity team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new techniques, and be able to apply yourself to any challenge, whether you're just starting out or a veteran of the industry.
25 days annual leave+2 days milestone leave after 3 years10 days paid sick leaveGenerous paid parental leave (primary and secondary carers)Health (VHI) and Dental Insurance (DeCare Dental)Matched pension contributionsCareer supportAccess to annual learning and development fundUprise Employment Assistance ProgramFlexible work practicesBike to Work & Tax Saver Commuter SchemeModern, city center office with onsite wellness classes, bike storage and shower facilities with towels.At Learnosity, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered.
We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience drives innovation and enriches our community.
As a tech company in the education space, we are dedicated to creating educational solutions that reflect the diverse needs of our global audience.
Find out more about your career at Learnosity at learnosity.com/careers/
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