Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Title of Role: Data Scientist

Location: Kendall Square, MA, remote

Company Stage of Funding: Venture Round — EdTech

Office Type: Remote

Salary: $100K–$130K

Company Description

We're representing a leading organization in next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, dedicated to serving K–12 students and educators across the United States. Their core offerings span various subjects, designed to engage students in rigorous learning and inspire independent thinking. This mission-driven environment emphasizes the importance of analytical work, directly impacting educational outcomes at scale.

What You Will Do

• Build, maintain, and enhance forecasting models utilizing time-series approaches such as ARIMA/SARIMA and Prophet to support demand planning and inventory decisions.
• Develop and contribute to optimization models using advanced tools including XGBoost, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and tidymodels.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets effectively.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders, focusing on business outcomes like cost savings and improved decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to integrate models into production workflows.
• Identify and pursue opportunities where data science can create measurable impacts, even in undefined areas.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 2–8 years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on building and deploying models in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain analytics, including inventory management, demand planning, or stockout reduction, with a strong grasp of time-series forecasting.
• Proficient in SQL, capable of writing complex queries to analyze large datasets independently.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, with familiarity in common modeling approaches and techniques.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, able to decompose vague business questions into structured analytical frameworks.

Preferred

• Experience working in environments focused on physical goods, inventory, or logistics challenges, such as education publishing, retail, or consumer goods.
• A genuine interest in forecasting and optimization problems, with a commitment to long-term growth and mission alignment.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $100K to $130K, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and impactful work environment that supports professional growth and development.