
Senior Data Scientist, Innovation Team
Instructure
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Budapest • Hungary
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Salary
💰 HUF 1,500,000 - HUF 2,200,000 per month
Job Level
About the role
- Own cross-functional analytics initiatives by translating product and growth objectives into end-to-end analytical workflows, including exploratory analysis, experiment design, modeling, and interpretation
- Design, execute, and evaluate experiments (A/B tests) to assess feature performance, marketing impact, and user behavior
- Perform large-scale data analysis to extract insights and support product and business decision-making.
- Develop and validate machine learning models using core techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, and time series to solve business problems.
- Build predictive and forecasting models that support product planning, business strategy, and decision-making
- Identify leading indicators and define metrics that enable teams to track progress and outcomes
- Build and deliver dashboards, reports, and data products that provide visibility into product and user behavior
- Communicate insights clearly and persuasively to executive and functional stakeholders using both data and storytelling
- Partner with data engineering to improve data pipelines, reliability, and access at scale
- Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) to accelerate analysis, coding, and insight generation
- Contribute to a culture of learning, experimentation, documentation, and continuous improvement within the data organization
- Mentor and support junior Data Scientists through feedback, guidance, and shared best practices
Requirements
- 3–6+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related quantitative role
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience using Python or R for analysis and modeling
- Deep knowledge of: experimentation and A/B testing, statistical methods and causal inference, core machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, time series)
- Proven experience owning analyses or models used to inform real business or product decisions
- Experience working with large, messy datasets in production environments
- Strong familiarity with BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
- Demonstrated ability to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and prioritizing work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) to accelerate analysis, coding, insight generation, and improve overall productivity of analytical workflows
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program
- Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work based on business needs
- Annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- We provide the technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysismachine learningregressionclassificationclusteringtime seriesA/B testingstatistical methodsSQLPython
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationmentoringproblem-solvingstorytellingadaptabilityanalytical thinkingattention to detailcreativityleadership