ph3Staff Data Scientist /h3pbLocation /b: Barcelona /ppbEmployment Type /b: Full time /ppbLocation Type /b: Hybrid /ppbDepartment /b: Data /ph3bWe power people’s progress. /b /h3pAt Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it’s creating real impact. /ppWe’ve just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. Today, 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries - and we’re only getting started. As a category-defining company, we’re shaping what the future of learning looks like at global scale. /ppEvery Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters. Joining Preply means helping define the future of education at integral scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day. /ph3bMeet the team! /b /h3pAt Preply, data is at the heart of every decision we make. We run hundreds of A/B tests to continually optimize our product, each with its own analytical and tracking challenges. The complexity of our subscription model, along with the unique dynamics of tutor-learner interactions, offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a real impact. /ppAs a Staff Data Scientist, you will own the data strategy for a critical product domain (e.g., Growth, Retention, Marketplace) and act as the senior analytical authority in that space. You will partner with Directors and VPs across Product, Engineering, and Business to shape long-term strategy, influence investment decisions, and ensure our roadmap is grounded in rigorous, scalable measurement frameworks. /ppOur uData Team /u is dedicated to empowering top-quality decision-making. Do you want to know how? Visit our uTech Radar /u to learn about the technologies we use at Preply! /ph3bWhat you’ll be doing: /b /h3ullipDevelop and formalize a strategic understanding of the key value drivers of your domain, including user behavior, marketplace dynamics, pricing, and long-term unit economics - and translate these into actionable decision frameworks used by leadership. /p /lilipDefine the long-term measurement and experimentation strategy for your domain, identifying structural growth levers and step-change opportunities beyond incremental optimization. /p /lilipDesign the experimentation programme in your domain and execute, and evaluate large-scale experiments to test new ideas and measure their effectiveness in driving business outcomes. /p /lilipLead deep analytical investigations into customer behavior and retention dynamics, reframing ambiguous business questions into structured analyses that drive step-change improvements in long-term value. /p /lilipOwn impact modeling and scenario analysis for major product initiatives, enabling quarterly and annual planning decisions through robust forecasting,



trade-off analysis, and risk assessment. /p /lilipOwn the definition and governance of key metrics within your domain, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with company-level objectives. /p /lilipAct as a senior thought partner to product, engineering, and data leaders, driving alignment across teams and elevating analytical standards across the organization. /p /lilipLead cross-domain analytical initiatives (e.g., company-wide LTV modeling, pricing strategy, marketplace health framework). /p /li /ulh3bWhat you need to succeed: /b /h3ullipDemonstrated track record of materially influencing product or business strategy in complex environments, with clear examples of company-level impact. /p /lilipExpertise in experimentation and causal inference, including operating under imperfect conditions, resolving ambiguity, and guiding high-stakes decisions where clean experiments are not always feasible. /p /lilipStrong understanding of subscription and marketplace economics, including LTV modeling, cohort dynamics, retention mechanics, pricing trade-offs, and long-term value optimization. /p /lilipStrong technical proficiency (e.g., SQL, Python) with the ability to review and elevate the analytical work of others, set coding standards, and design scalable analytical workflows. /p /lilipExperience mentoring and technically guiding senior data scientists, contributing to the overall growth and maturity of the data organization. /p /lilipCuriosity, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, as well as the ability to proactively identify and address challenges. /p /lilipAbility to influence Directors and VP-level stakeholders, navigate conflicting incentives, and drive clarity in high-stakes strategic discussions. /p /lilipInterest in the bigger picture, feeling excited to impact the product roadmap and strategy. /p /li /ulh3bNice to have: /b /h3ullipBackground in 2-sided marketplaces or digital businesses (B2C, B2B2C). /p /lilipExperience with product analytics tools (e.g. Amplitude, Mixpanel, Heap). /p /lilipExperience applying advanced analytical methods (e.g., forecasting, causal modeling, pricing optimization) to drive structural business improvements. /p /lilipFamiliarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI). /p /lilipMaster's degree or PhD in a quantitative field. /p /lilipDemonstrated experience developing Senior Data Scientists and contributing to raising the analytical bar across teams. /p /li /ulh3bWhy you’ll love it at Preply /b /h3ullipAn open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture; /p /lilipA generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com ,



Learning Development budget and time off for your self-development; /p /lilipA competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance; /p /lilipNot in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub /p /lilipAccess to free mental health support platforms; /p /lilipAccess to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health; /p /lilipThe opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!). /p /li /ulh3bOur Principles /b /h3ullipbCare to change the world /b - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing. /p /lilipbWe do it for learners /b - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience. /p /lilipbKeep perfecting /b - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters. /p /lilipbNow is the time /b - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen. /p /lilipbDisciplined execution /b - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently. /p /lilipbDive deep /b - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions. /p /lilipbGrowth mindset /b - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks. /p /lilipbRaise the bar /b - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference. /p /lilipbChallenge, disagree and commit /b - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made. /p /lilipbOne Preply /b - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress. /p /li /ulh3bDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion /b /h3pPreply.com is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that the presence of different opinions and viewpoints is a key ingredient for our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. That means that Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. /ppThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy Policy andTerms of Service apply. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Data Scientist (Barcelona)
🏢 Preply
📍 Barcelona