Senior Data Scientist

About ETS
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE and Praxis tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

Join ETS as a Senior Data Scientist
Location: Delhi, India (Hybrid options available)

Team: Growth & Innovation

Reports to: Head of Data Strategy, Growth Function

ETS is a global leader in educational assessment and research, driven by a mission to advance quality and equity in learning. We're looking for a visionary Senior Data Scientist to join our India team and lead data-driven initiatives that shape the future of education.

About The Role
As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how ETS understands and engages learners. You'll lead end-to-end data science projects that support marketing, sales, and product strategy—developing predictive models, uncovering insights, and building scalable data solutions that personalize learning experiences across the globe.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in complexity, values innovation, and wants to make a difference in education through data.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of user data footprints across digital learning, teaching, and assessment platforms.
• Architect and automate data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Design and implement preprocessing workflows including cleaning, transformation, and reduction.
• Build predictive models and machine learning algorithms to uncover trends and drive personalization.
• Apply ensemble modeling techniques to support adaptive learning experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate insights into product and marketing strategies.
• Develop interactive, AI-enabled prototypes that incorporate cognitive science principles.
• Create compelling data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with QA, documentation, and ethical standards.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to ETS's global data science community.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in data mining, predictive modeling, and machine learning using Python, R, and SQL.
• Proven ability to communicate insights through data visualization and storytelling.
• Experience working with complex datasets and building scalable data architectures.
• Strong understanding of educational data, learner behavior, or cognitive science is a plus.
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and making a global impact through education.

Why ETS?
ETS is more than a workplace—it's a mission. You'll join a team that values curiosity, creativity, and purpose. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work on projects that shape the future of learning worldwide.

Ready to use data to transform education?

Apply now and be part of ETS's journey to personalize learning and empower learners everywhere.

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.