Staff Data Scientist, Pluralsight
$153.9-220k
Technology workforce development company
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Technology workforce development company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$153.9-220k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To inspire and empower the tech workforce to achieve their goals.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a blend of technical mastery, strategic thinking, and leadership to foster innovation and deliver results
- You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things
- You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns
- When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive
- You are a team member first and individual contributor second. You are aware that high-performing teams are only as strong as their weakest link
- You believe in continuous improvement and request frequent feedback from others
- Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, large language models (LLMs), and statistical methods, with practical experience deploying them in production
- Proficiency in Python and interactive development environments (e.g., Jupyter or similar)
- Experience with modern data platforms for scalable data processing and analytics (e.g., Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses; dbt or similar frameworks; Airflow or other orchestration tools; Kubernetes or comparable container systems)
- Experience with modern ML platforms for development, deployment, and operations (e.g., PyTorch/TensorFlow; MLflow or similar experiment tracking; Hugging Face or vector databases for LLMs; MLOps practices at scale)
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in data science, applied AI, or machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering impactful, product-oriented projects
- Familiarity with model deployment and serving approaches, including use of large compute resources
- Experience with data visualization and lightweight app frameworks (e.g., Streamlit or comparable) for communicating insights
- Strong foundation in software engineering best practices (e.g., Git/GitLab, CI/CD, reproducibility)
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, mentor others, and influence across technical and product teams with clear communication and collaborative leadership
What the job involves
- As a Staff Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in our Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) team, driving high-impact projects that shape our product experience and capabilities
- You will leverage your deep expertise in data science, applied AI, and machine learning to solve complex challenges, enhance our product offerings, and deliver actionable insights that propel our business forward
- Lead and execute end-to-end data science and AI projects, including problem definition, data exploration, model development, deployment, and evaluation
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define project objectives, align on priorities, and ensure successful outcomes
- Develop and implement advanced machine learning and AI models and algorithms to drive product innovation, improve user experience, and optimize business processes
- Coach, mentor and develop data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science, machine learning, and AI; evaluate and advocate for their adoption within the team and organization
- Communicate complex data-driven insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear visualizations and presentations
- This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work
Our take
Pluralsight is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap, a mission that has become increasingly urgent as industries worldwide face a growing shortage of IT talent. This high demand for upskilling makes Pluralsight's online training services more relevant than ever.
Founded in 2004, Pluralsight has matured into a prominent player in the online upskilling industry. The company has seen significant growth in recent years, capitalising on the surge in demand before many competing startups emerged. Despite facing competition from major players like Grow with Google and Udemy, Pluralsight has maintained its strong position.
Though Vista Equity Partners' 2021 acquisition has brought some challenges, Pluralsight, once a unicorn startup now a public company, continues to thrive. With numerous partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, and corporations, Pluralsight remains a key player in tackling the tech skills shortage.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Dec 2016
$30m
SERIES C
Aug 2014
$135m
SERIES B
Total funding: $195m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Summer Fridays
- Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision
Company HQ
Draper, UT
Leadership
Aaron Skonnard
(Co-Founder & CEO)Worked as a DevelopMentor Author, and was President of Skonnard Consulting. In 2004, left a Neumont University Associate Professorship to co-found Pluralsight.
Fritz Onion
(Co-Founder & Content Advisor)Started as an Oracle Software Engineer after a degree at Harvard, and then spent 10 years as a DevelopMentor Instructor. Subsequently co-founded Pluralsight in April 2004, serving as Content Advisor.
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