Associate Data Scientist, Amplify
$95-110k
+ Bonus
K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
Posted today
K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
1001+ employees
Posted today
$95-110k
+ Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help educators create the next generation of scientific innovators as well as citizens who are sceptical, curious, and evidence-based thinkers.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e,g., Data Science, AI Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Physics, Statistics) or equivalent experience
- Proficient in using Python for data analysis tasks (data cleaning, manipulation, analysis)
- Experience in SQL for data analysis
- Experience applying foundational statistical methods, such as regression and hypothesis testing
- Experience applying AI solutions to a variety of problem domains
- Experience with software development methodology and protocols, including version control and testing
- Demonstrated ability to independently research, troubleshoot, and solve open-ended analytical problems
- Excellent communication skills in writing and conversation, especially with non-technical partners
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Desirable
- Experience training and evaluating the performance of machine learning models leveraging industry standard libraries like scikit-learn, xGBoost
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face
- Experience building or fine-tuning applications using Generative AI or Large Language Models
- Experience working with Snowflake
- Background in education or educational technology (EdTech)
What the job involves
- As an Associate Data Scientist at Amplify, you will join a talented, cross-functional team dedicated to seeking empirical answers to crucial questions about Amplify’s products
- You’ll play an active role in using data to inform product strategy, product efficacy, and drive business outcomes
- In doing so, you will directly influence the learning journeys of millions of students, helping to ensure our solutions provide the rigor and delight educators expect
- Reporting to our Senior Data Science Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a curious, early-career data scientist to tackle real-world education problems
- We are deeply committed to providing a collaborative environment where you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, experiment, and grow your skillset alongside a team that is passionate about scaling the impact of educational technology
- As an Associate Data Scientist in the Product Spoke, you will analyze large-scale educational data to derive actionable insights that drive product design and improve customer experience
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex questions, leveraging both traditional analytical methods and emerging AI-driven workflows
- Partner with product managers, researchers, engineers, and content developers to answer complex business and educational questions
- Develop, evaluate, and maintain statistical models and AI-enabled analytical solutions.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Leverage AI-powered tools to improve exploratory analysis, feature engineering, and model development while maintaining high standards for code quality and evaluation
Our take
Since launching as Wireless Generation in the year 2000, before rebranding in 2012 after News Corp acquired the company, Amplify has grown into one of the leading providers of K-12 curricula, assessment and supplemental programs for ELA (English Language Arts), Math and Science.
The EdTech market has been growing rapidly for the last decade and more, and its value is expected to surpass 230 billion by 2030. This growth means that the company has plenty of competition from the likes of Khan Academy and Kaplan Test, but the fact that Amplify is used by around 10 million students puts it in a very strong position.
After a major growth funding round in 2021, Amplify acquired digital math tools developer Desmos. This is in keeping with its commitment to strategically acquire high-performing education companies in order to expand its own tech and product offerings.
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Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2021
$215m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Mar 2021
$0.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $263.3m
Company benefits
- Full benefits: Our health insurance options include health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children—effective on your date of hire. We make a generous contribution to all employee HSA plans, which can be used to cover eligible health expenses. We offer unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, long- and short-term disability, and employer-sponsored employee life insurance. We offer paid parental leave, backup childcare and backup eldercare. On top of all that, we also provide our full-time employees with a robust voluntary benefits program that includes coverage options for everyone in the family, including pets.
- Opportunities for inspiration: Amplify believes in the importance of supporting charitable nonprofits in the communities where we live and work. We encourage employees to support organizations that promote the welfare of children and families in the areas of education, health, and social services. One way for employees to give back is through our Volunteer Time Off program, which allows employees to take 16 hours each year to contribute to an eligible charitable or nonprofit organization.
- Tuition reimbursement: Full-time employees who are enrolled in an accredited college or university course related to their areas of work are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement.
Company HQ
Dumbo, NY
Leadership
Larry Berger
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Wireless Generation in 2000 and was CEO until News Corp bought the company in 2010, becoming President and then CEO of Amplify post-acquisition. Serves on the boards of Touch Press, the Academy of American Poets, Lapham’s Quarterly, the Institute for Sustained Attention, and the Southern Education Foundation.
Catherine Mackay
(COO & President)Catherine joined Amplify in 2014 as a Consultant of Amplify Learning. She quickly moved into the role of GM and SVP of Middle School ELA, then CEO of Amp,ify New Curriculum before becoming COO in 2018. Prior to Amplify, she spent 8 years at Tablet Hotels (acquired by Michelin) as the Head of Business Development and Director of the Operating Board.
LaShon Ormond
(CIO)LaShon joined Amplify in 2011 as a Project Manager. While at the company, she's held a number of roles and moved into the role of Chief Impact Officer in 2023.
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