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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Research Data Scientist, Learning Frontiers - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $207,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Databases, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, SQL Databases, NotebookLM, Google Gemini - **Published:** October 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.manhattanjobs.com/job.asp?id=3425112186&tx=CT3836THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain., * Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. * 8 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 6 years of work experience with a PhD degree. * Experience with cross-functional projects and defining measurement frameworks., * PhD in a quantitative field with a focus on pedagogy or educational psychology. * 10 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 8 years of work experience with a PhD degree. * Experience measuring learning impact or efficacy in digital environments, beyond standard engagement metrics. * Experience mentoring junior data scientists and guiding technical strategy for emerging product areas. * Proven ability to navigate complex, fragmented data landscapes across multiple product surfaces (e.g., Search, YouTube, Gemini). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills ## Description * Analyze logs directly, frame strategic questions, conduct external research, and develop roadmaps. * Lead the development of metrics and proxies to evaluate the learning impact of AI in live experiments on Gemini, Search, and NotebookLM. * Conduct analysis including data gathering, requirements specification, processing, deliverables, and presentations to solve non-routine problems. * Design experiments for longitudinal analyses, and evaluate cross-product user journeys for educational purposes. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. 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