Data Scientist, PlayStation
Decision Science
$156.3-234.5k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
Posted today
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Posted today
$156.3-234.5k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.
Role
Who you are
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Applied Math, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, plus at least 2 years of relevant industry experience, ideally in entertainment, gaming, technology, or a related consumer-facing industry. A BA/BS Degree may also be considered based on additional relevant industry experience
- Advanced knowledge and experience applying ML methods using Python and SQL
- 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
- In-depth understanding and experience using supervised and unsupervised ML techniques
- Understanding of Online Experimentation (large-scale A/B tests) and Causal Inference methods, such as propensity score matching, synthetic control methods, and difference-in-differences, for accurately estimating causal relationships
- Knowledge of the gaming industry and relevant gaming titles is a plus
- Familiarity with Gen AI tools and pipelines is a plus
What the job involves
- Using data, you will play a crucial role in driving decision-making and delivering impactful insights to our stakeholders.
- You will apply advanced analytical techniques, build Machine Learning (ML) models, and use experimentation and causal inference methods to solve sophisticated business problems related to platform engagement, product features, and games
- Apply advanced statistical and ML techniques to analyse large and complex datasets, extracting actionable insights in a commercial setting
- Apply your knowledge of Experimentation, Causal Inference, ML, 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 them
- Independently extract and integrate data from multiple data systems, including writing complex SQL queries, to support analytical efforts
- Support the delivery of results and presentations to stakeholders, translating complex analyses into clear and actionable recommendations
- Stay up to date on the latest advancements in Data Science, including Causal Inference, Gen AI, and ML, and share knowledge and new ideas with the team
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
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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