Instructure

Senior Applied Data Scientist, Learner Modeling

Instructure

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BudapestHungary

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Salary

💰 HUF 1,600,000 - HUF 2,200,000 per month

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Design and build knowledge tracing and longitudinal learner models that support mastery and progression features surfaced to customers
  • Define mastery and progression signals, model targets, and evaluation criteria aligned to learning outcomes and product requirements
  • 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, not just predictive accuracy
  • Partner with engineering to productionize learner models into reliable services, including deployment, monitoring, and iteration loops
  • Collaborate with product and learning partners to translate learning theory into scalable product systems and to communicate model behavior and limitations clearly

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in applied machine learning, data science, or applied research, with ownership of models shipped into real products
  • Strong depth in at least one of: knowledge tracing, sequence modeling, probabilistic modeling, temporal modeling, or Bayesian approaches
  • Experience working with longitudinal data and designing models that remain stable, meaningful, and interpretable over time
  • Strong Python and ML stack skills, with ability to implement and iterate on modeling pipelines
  • Strong evaluation instincts: calibration, uncertainty, robustness, interpretability, and validation strategy
  • Ability to communicate modeling choices, limitations, and uncertainty clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
  • Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
  • Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
  • Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
  • The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
  • Motivosity employee recognition program
  • 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 & Tools
machine learningdata scienceknowledge tracingsequence modelingprobabilistic modelingtemporal modelingBayesian approachesPythonmodeling pipelinesevaluation strategy
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationleadershipevaluation instinctsinterpretabilityuncertainty managementrobustnesscalibrationvalidationstakeholder engagement