Associate Data Scientist
About the role
Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications
- 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).
Benefits
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.
Pay
Competitive compensation package.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Skills
- Python for data analysis tasks (data cleaning, manipulation, analysis).
- SQL for data analysis.
- Foundational statistical methods, such as regression and hypothesis testing.
- AI solutions to a variety of problem domains.
- Software development methodology and protocols, including version control and testing.
- Independent research, troubleshooting, and solving open-ended analytical problems.
- Excellent communication skills in writing and conversation, especially with non-technical partners.
- Collaboration and independence in a team environment.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
Competitive compensation package.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Company Information
A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.