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SeniorFull-timePythonRustAWSMachine LearningData ScienceGitGoAIML
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Applied Data Scientist to join Instructure's team. This role focuses on developing and validating knowledge tracing and longitudinal models to define mastery and ensure product-ready outputs for learner and educator experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- →Design and build knowledge tracing and longitudinal learner models that support mastery and progression features
- →Define mastery and progression signals, model targets, and evaluation criteria aligned to learning outcomes
- →Build robust training and scoring approaches for noisy, incomplete, and evolving learner interaction data
- →Lead evaluation for validity, calibration, stability over time, interpretability, and failure modes
- →Partner with engineering to productionize learner models into reliable services
- →Collaborate with product and learning partners to translate learning theory into scalable product systems
Requirements
- ✓6+ years of experience in applied machine learning, data science, or applied research
- ✓Strong depth in knowledge tracing, sequence modeling, probabilistic modeling, temporal modeling, or Bayesian approaches
- ✓Experience working with longitudinal data and designing stable, meaningful, and interpretable models
- ✓Strong Python and ML stack skills
- ✓Strong evaluation instincts: calibration, uncertainty, robustness, interpretability, and validation strategy
- ✓Ability to communicate modeling choices, limitations, and uncertainty clearly
Benefits
- ★Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program
- ★Flexible work culture with remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration spaces
- ★Generous time off, including local holidays and annual "Dim the Lights" period
- ★Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- ★Annual learning and development stipends
- ★Technology and tools you need to do your best work
- ★Motivosity employee recognition program
- ★A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
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