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# Data Scientist II

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $113,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Usage Analysis, Scripting, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Looker Analytics, Databricks
- **Published:** May 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/coursera-data-scientist-ii-oruv8x6l95

## About the Role

We're looking for a knowledgeable Data Scientist - Product Analytics to support decision-making for our product teams. This role will be leveraging the rich data captured by over 200M+ learners and thousands of instructors engaging on the platform to deliver innovative, data-driven insights on how to create experiences that will better meet the needs and expectations of learners. This role will partner closely with Product Managers (PMs) who own parts of Coursera's educator or learner experience. Our ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and dashboarding skills, familiarity with A/B testing, good product sense, and the ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations that drive innovative product development., * Background in economics, statistics, data science, computer science, or a related technical field

 * 3+ years of experience as a data scientist, data analyst, or business intelligence analyst
 * Strong SQL skills and proficiency with at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, R)
 * Proficiency in BI tools (e.g. Sigma, Databricks, Looker, Tableau)
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights
 * Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, * 5+ years of experience using data to advise product, marketing, or business teams
 * Advanced proficiency with SQL and Python to produce clear and actionable insights
 * Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate data analysis, generate insights, or enhance analytical workflows
 * Familiarity with online education platforms, specifically with platforms like Coursera and Udemy

## Description

* Develop an understanding of Coursera's products, business, and learners to tie insights and analysis to actionable recommendations.
 * Analyze the results of A/B tests and conduct deep dives on our learner and product experiences.
 * Create dashboards and set up systems and tools for tracking product metrics.
 * Create leverage by enabling Product Managers to better self-serve data on their product area.
 * Present findings and recommendations to product teams and cross-functional partners in a clear and concise manner.


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