Data Scientist, PlayStation
+ Discretionary bonus opportunity
Offers relocation support
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
Job no longer available
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
+ Discretionary bonus opportunity
Offers relocation support
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.
Role
Who you are
- Knowledge of gaming industry and relevant gaming titles
- 5+ years of advanced SQL required
- 5+ years of experience using statistical packages (R or Python) for model development
- Familiarity with common development tools and practices, including version control systems (e.g., Git) and workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow)
- Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical partners
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Applied Math, Economics, Statistics, or Engineering preferred. BA/BS Degree in Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science is a minimum requirement
- In-depth understanding and experience using supervised and non-supervised machine learning techniques
- Understanding of causal inference methods (such as propensity score matching, synthetic control methods, and difference-in-differences) for accurately estimating causal relationships
- Proficiency in designing and performing hypothesis tests to validate or reject research hypotheses
- Experience with standard BI Tools (Tableau, MicroStrategy, etc.)
What the job involves
- Using data, you will play a crucial role in driving decision making and delivering impactful insights to our stakeholders at SIE
- You will be responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques, building machine learning models, and using causal inference methods to solve sophisticated business problems related to platform engagement, product features, and first-party games!
- Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyse large and complex datasets, extracting actionable insights in a commercial setting
- Apply your knowledge in causal inference, machine learning, and statistical modelling to develop robust predictive models and identify causal relationships
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business problems, formulate hypotheses, and design experiments to test these hypotheses
- Independently extract and integrate data from multiple data systems (including writing complex SQL queries) to support analytical efforts
- Participate and support in delivering results and presentations to stakeholders
- Provide thought-leadership in ongoing financial measurement and analysis of SIE’s services; Identify new insights and opportunities for analytics projects!
- Promote and share the team's work, methods, and skills in data science, causal inference, and machine learning with team members and the broader SIE community
- Stay up to date on the latest advancements in the field of data science (including causal inference and machine learning) and share knowledge and new ideas with team
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.
As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.
PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
- Free fruit every day in our offices
- On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
- On-site subsidised cafés
- On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care assistance
- x2 volunteering days each year
- Group pension plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
- Free giveaways of select first party products and services
- Discounts on PlayStation products
- Discounts on Sony products
- Access to other corporate discounts
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jim Ryan
(CEO, not founder)Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. Taking over as SIEE president in 2011, he later moved on to head of global sales and marketing at SIE in April 2016. Ryan has served as deputy president of SIE since January 2018, before being appointed CEO in February 2019.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PlayStation
- We're proud to celebrate diversity at PlayStation
- Our Employee Resource groups, including Women@PlayStation, REPRESENT@PlayStation, Wellbeing@PlayStation, and our award-winning LGBTQ+ group, Pride@PlayStation, actively promote inclusion in the workplace and beyond
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