About the role
At Yoodli, a venture-backed AI platform company based in Seattle, the Principal Data Scientist role is a senior position within the product team focused on advancing human communication skills through AI. The company has a strong growth trajectory and notable clients, emphasizing a culture of innovation and collaboration. This role involves leading the data science function with high autonomy, shaping measurement strategies, and influencing product decisions at the executive level.
Day-to-day responsibilities include defining metrics to quantify skill development, designing and managing experimentation programs such as A/B testing and LLM evaluations, and building data infrastructure including pipelines and dashboards. The role requires close collaboration with product, design, engineering teams, and customers to translate data insights into actionable recommendations. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in the Seattle office three days a week.
Candidates should bring over eight years of experience in data science or product analytics, with expertise in SQL, Python, and modern data tools like Snowflake and Looker. Experience with experimentation programs and evaluating generative AI systems is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence product strategy at the executive level are critical. Familiarity with speech analytics or conversational AI is a plus, and the role offers competitive compensation and equity in a mission-driven startup environment.