Data Scientist, GoGuardian
$200-220k
Plus equity plan
EdTech software for K-12 schools
Be an early applicant
EdTech software for K-12 schools
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$200-220k
Plus equity plan
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To transform education by helping schools implement, manage and understand technology.
Role
Who you are
- Advanced education (PhD or Master’s) in a quantitative field (science, math, statistics, engineering, etc.) with professional work experience as a Data Scientist
- 7+ years of experience leading data science initiatives to deliver impactful results
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- An outstanding ability to communicate complex findings to stakeholders outside of Data Science in a clear, simple, and concise manner. Prior experience mentoring and supporting junior to mid-level data scientists
- Advanced skills in Python, SQL
- 7+ years of experience with Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning
- Experience with git and cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Strong proficiency in traditional statistics and ML approaches
- Experience extracting data from a variety of sources in different formats
- Knowledge of best practices in coding/scientific projects
- Eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment
- Thrilled for the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape
- Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you…
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Data Scientist IV to join an innovative team collaborating with partners throughout the business to solve challenging problems
- In this role, you’ll be optimizing company performance with algorithms, experimentation, and interactive dashboards
- You will also have the opportunity to contribute to novel research studies and production-grade algorithms that serve students and educators
- This position sits on the Data and AI team, a team that sets the standard for data-driven and scientific decision-making throughout the business
- The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with excellent technical and communication skills and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Lead the Development and Optimization of Machine Learning Models: Spearhead the design, development, and optimization of advanced machine learning models to personalize learning experiences, predict student outcomes, and enhance educational content delivery
- Data Analysis and Insight Generation: Utilize statistical analysis and data mining techniques to analyze vast amounts of data, deriving actionable insights that inform product development, user engagement strategies, and educational content improvement
- Collaborate on Cross-Functional Projects: Work closely with product managers, software engineers, and educational specialists to integrate data science solutions into the platform, ensuring they meet the company's educational goals and user needs
- Mentor and guide junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team
- Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels in matters concerning data science
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in data science, machine learning, generative AI, and education technology, applying new techniques and technologies to solve complex problems in the educational domain
- Ensure the ethical use of data, adhere to privacy laws and regulations, and implement best practices in data governance to protect sensitive information related to students and educators
Our take
GoGuardian provides filtering, classroom engagement and mental health tools for educators. This supports better classroom management, student engagement and online safety - without users having to rely on multiple platforms.
GoGuardian's product capabilities include real-time monitoring for students' device screens, a feature to identify at-risk students and single click tutoring support among others. The major questioning of the suite surrounds how student safety and privacy remain balanced, which is a challenge the company must continue to face.
Millions of students across over thousands of US school districts are served by GoGuardian's software. With schools increasingly turning towards digital education systems, the company continues to expand its services - for example with support for multi-platform school environments and a digital hall pass management system.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Apr 2014
$0.2m
ANGEL
Total funding: $200.2m
Company benefits
- Health insurance: 90% for you (100% HMO) and 50% for your dependents
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Comprehensive time-off package, including flexible time off, sick time, 13 company holidays, quarterly wellness days, and a paid year-end holiday break
- 24 hours and 7 days a week, free confidential services include personal coaching, counseling, self-care apps, and much more!
- Employee stock option
- Company-supported growth
- Paid parental leave for up to 14 weeks
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- A fertility and adoption program to help you support your family needs
- Relax, recharge, and refresh with weekly yoga classes and guided meditation
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Leadership
Advait Shinde
(Co-Founder & Chair)Worked at Google as an engineer, helping to launch key products such as Google Pay (formerly Google Wallet). Co-founded GoGuardian as CTO in 2014, becoming CEO in 2017 and Chair in 2024.
Rich Preece
(CEO)Previously COO at LegalZoom, SVP and US GM of QuickBooks by Intuit, and Senior Marketing Manager for the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing.
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