Principal Data Scientist, Inference (Multiple Positions)

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Data Scientist in our Inference track draw on a combination of complex experiments, causal inference methods, and business intuition to find actionable insights that drive key business decisions at Udemy, answering questions such as: what makes a course great? are ratings a reliable signal of course quality in a two-sided marketplace? how should courses be priced to reflect their value? what are the drivers of long-term customer satisfaction? what makes a healthy marketplace and how do we measure it?
As a Data Scientist in our Inference track you will be partnering with business leaders, product managers, marketers, designers, and engineers to identify, scope, and execute on data-driven analyses requiring causal inference to inform business decisions. Success in this role requires a combination of business intuition, broad knowledge and expertise of causal inference methods, practical data analysis experience, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Note: Inference is one of three data scientist tracks at Udemy (Insights, Inference, and Algorithms). Please refer to those job descriptions for additional context and only apply to one of the three roles.
Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to inform business direction
  • Perform data analyses that may require causal inference to surface business insights
  • Proactively influence prioritization through data-driven insights
  • Provide technical mentorship to others
  • Design and analyze complex experiments beyond those of a standard A/B test
  • Assist other Data Scientists and perform ad hoc analyses when necessary
  • Build Udemy's technical brand through talks, blog posts, and publications


Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant hands-on industry experience in causal inference/econometrics, decision science, and/or experimental design
  • Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders
  • Extensive knowledge of applied statistics, experimental design, and causal inference/econometrics
  • Strong business intuition and judgment
  • Strong data storytelling and data visualization ability
  • Proficiency with SQL and 1+ programming languages (e.g., R or Python)


Minimum Salary Expectations: $ 157,000
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An Insider's view of Udemy

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Udemy's work-life balance is amazing! Our hybrid structure gives me the ability to take easy lunch walks and do some tidying during breaks when I'm working from home. Our managers also really encourage us to stay within our working hours and take our flexible PTO!

Molly

Account Development Representative

What projects are you most excited about?

From day one, Udemy has provided me numerous opportunities to lead high-visibility engineering projects that improve our customers' experience. My team always encourages me to pitch ideas for product enhancements and tech-platform improvements while ensuring I have the time and resources to make those ideas a reality.

Stephen

Senior Software Engineer

How does the company support your career growth?

Udemy has a strong commitment to investing in its employee's career growth through regular performance evaluations, ongoing feedback, and cross-functional training and development. Our leadership team also encourages open communication and collaboration with managers to ensure my career path is tailored to my unique strengths and aspirations.

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Senior Channel Customer Success Manager, Japanese Market

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

We ask team members to spend at least 10% of their time on a project of their choosing, that could help achieve Udemy's OKRs. This is an opportunity for them to do something that will feed into their interests while making an even bigger impact on our company. One partners with The Last Mile, helping incarcerated individuals reenter the workplace.

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Senior Manager, Customer Success

How does the company support your career growth?

Udemy lets me experiment, make mistakes, and also rewards my success. From coaching calls, team brainstorming, analytics tools, events, learning stipends, an amazing team culture, and one full day dedicated to learning (UDay) each month, Udemy makes sure your growth is prioritized and encourages you to take on career paths aligned with your goals.

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What are Udemy Perks + Benefits

Udemy Benefits Overview

Through a partnership with Alliant Employee Benefits, Udemy offers a competitive benefits package. A selection of comprehensive medical plans are available as well as family building services, dental, vision coverage, a competitive 401k, commuter benefits, life & disability insurance as well as parental leave and vacation days.

Udemy also recognizes the importance of mental health among the workforce and partners with Modern Health to ensure support is available as required.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Udemy employees volunteer at A Precious Child, Spark, Tusla, LÖSEV, and more.
Partners with nonprofits
Udemy's partnerships include The Last Mile, Upwardly Global, AnnieCannons, SV Academy, and Sentinels of Freedom.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
We hold quarterly all-hands meetings, accessible to both on-site and remote participants.
In-person revenue kickoff
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
We offer a 2-week ease-back program to help new parents slowly return to work.
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Employees learn what unconscious bias is, how unconscious bias harms people and companies, and how to identify your own unconscious biases.
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Udemy currently has 10 employee resource groups. Our groups focus on different races, genders, the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiversity and mental health, parents, and more.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Our balanced hiring strategies focus on strategic partnerships, events, and resources to broaden our reach and create equitable and inclusive recruiting practices.
Diversity recruitment program
Diversity Recruiting Partners: Black Women in Tech (Dublin/EMEA) Way up/NextPlay (US) DivTal (Australia) Out in Tech (US & EMEA) WISE - Women in Sales Everywhere (US & EMEA) Circa Mitratech (US)
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can contribute up to $2,850 annually to their healthcare FSA and up to the $5,000 annual household limit for dependent care FSA.
Disability insurance
Short-term disability covers 66.67% of your regular pay, capped at $2,500 per week for up to 26 weeks. Long-term disability covers 66.67% of your regular pay, capped at $20,000 per month.
Dental insurance
Our dental plan covers $2,000 of expenses per year with an option to buy up to a plan covering $3,000.
Vision insurance
In-network eye exams on our vision plan have a $10 copay with a $180 annual limit for contact lenses and frames.
Health insurance
We have PPO, HDHP, and HMO options available. Coverage of travel costs for employees to access health care needs outside their state of residence if necessary. Enhanced programs like 2nd.MD.
Life insurance
Udemy provides Basic Life and AD&D benefits at no cost to employees. AD&D pays 2x your annual salary, capped at $500,000. Employees can purchase additional life and AD&D insurance.
Pet insurance
PlanPet offers employees a 10% discount on pet insurance plans.
Wellness programs
As a part of our Whole U program, Udemy is proud to offer Modern Health to provide Udemates across the globe with comprehensive mental health support.
Mental health benefits
Benefits include and coaching through Modern Health, meditation and mindfulness through Headspace, and Employee Assistance Programs for mental health support, resources, and more.
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Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Udemy will match half of your contribution up to 6% of your eligible pay (i.e., base salary, commissions, and bonuses). This means Udemy will contribute a maximum match of 3% if you contribute 6%.
Company equity
Udemy offers restricted stock units. New hires will vest 25% of their RSUs on the first anniversary of the grant date, then in equal quarterly installments for an additional 3 years.
Employee stock purchase plan
Eligible employees can purchase company shares at a 15% discount and are capped at an annual maximum of $21,250 USD.
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Udemy matches dollar for dollar (up to $100), per full-time employee per year, to eligible nonprofits and charities that carry a 501(c)(3) tax status (or equivalent internationally).
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
We offer a care concierge through Wellthy and parenting support through Maven. Our Flexible Spending Accounts can also cover daycare expenses for children and mentally/physically disabled dependents.
Generous parental leave
In addition to state and federal parental leave, we offer 12 weeks’ parental leave at 100% base salary.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
We provide a combined $25k lifetime benefit for eligible fertility, adoption, and surrogacy expenses.
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
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Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Full-time hourly employee accrue 5 hours per pay period (15 days per year). Salaried employees have non-accrued and flexible Discretionary Time Off.
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We cover 100% pay for the first four weeks of a short-term disability.
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We offer commuter benefits through Twic, allowing employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paychecks to use on eligible parking and/or transit expenses (up to $280 per month pre-tax each).
Company-sponsored outings
Our Workplace team and Culture Club set up on-site and off-site events, such as monthly happy hours, annual summer picnics and holiday parties, tickets to a local baseball game, and more.
Free daily meals
Employees in the office get free lunch twice a week.
Free snacks and drinks
Snacks and beverages are available at all times in our office kitchens.
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Company-sponsored happy hours
Udemy hosts monthly happy hours at their offices.
Onsite office parking
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Home-office stipend for remote employees
Upon hire, a one-time $500 work-from-home reimbursement is available to employees who do not have access to a desk in one of our offices. They are also eligible to submit a monthly $35 WFH expense.
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Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Udemy offers free access to the entire Udemy and Udemy Business course libraries. We also offer an internal mentorship program, career development programs, DEI learning paths, and more.
Lunch and learns
Learning Walks combine photography, Udemy mobile, and inspiration to encourage employees to get away from their desks to learn. Guest Voices bring perspectives outside of Udemy to inspire and teach.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
MentorU connects people who want to learn from more experience employees across the organization so both mentor and mentees develop a deeper understanding of how to be successful at Udemy.
Continuing education stipend
We offer up to $1,500 annually for external learning opportunities after six months of employment.
Continuing education available during work hours
Our UDays allow employees to dedicate one work day per month for personal and professional learning. Udemy DEAL hour encourages everyone to spend one hour each month for learning.
Online course subscriptions available
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Additional Perks + Benefits

Udemy has a robust culture of continuous learning and a commitment to democratizing education for all. We not only promote professional growth and development, but create the space and provide the resources so our employees can actively learn and develop their skills.

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