Senior Data Scientist, Game Analytics

Responsibilities

• ▹Design, develop, and deliver data analytics solutions to address critical business or game questions, leveraging machine learning and advanced analytical techniques as appropriate
• ▹Assure Rockstar's ongoing competitive advantage by providing high quality insights and in-depth analyses, aligned to strategic initiatives and design intentions
• ▹Tell impactful stories with data through insightful, actionable reports and presentations
• ▹Develop a deep understanding of gameplay flows, and leverage this to inform analysis of game data
• ▹Identify and lead analytic value-add projects and experiments aligned with long-term strategic initiatives
• ▹Conduct proactive in-depth analysis and predictive modeling to uncover hidden opportunities
• ▹Partner with data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, data governance analysts, and stakeholders to better understand requirements, find bottlenecks, and implement resolutions
• ▹Help mentor and develop the skillsets of junior team members

Requirements

• ▹5+ years in a data science role required
• ▹Experience in writing production-stable code (preferably PySpark), pushing models and data pipelines to production, and iterating on models in production
• ▹Proficiency in statistical theories such as probability, distributions, Bayesian statistics, causal inference
• ▹Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as clustering, gradient boosting, neural networks, regression
• ▹Excellent SQL skills and experience using Python for machine learning / statistical analysis
• ▹Experience using large, complex datasets and building dashboards using a BI platform, ideally Tableau
• ▹Excellent data storytelling and visualization skills, able to effectively communicate insights to a diverse range of stakeholders
• ▹Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to reconcile technical and business perspectives
• ▹Passion for video games and knowledge of the industry

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with Databricks and MLflow
• ▹Graduate degree (MBA, MSc or Master's, PhD)
• ▹Game industry experience
• ▹Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong quantitative background

Soft skills

About the company

The Rockstar Analytics team provides actionable insights to a wide variety of stakeholders across the organization in support of their decision making; the Game Analytics vertical is heavily focused on understanding players and using data to improve games.