Senior Data Scientist - Experimentation & Measurement

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (Experimentation & Measurement): Designing and interpreting experiments to evaluate the impact of user migration and marketing strategies with an accent on statistical rigor, clear measurement strategies, and deep causal inference expertise. Focus on applying advanced causal inference methods, contributing to experimentation frameworks, and communicating findings to drive business decisions.

Location: Must be based in San Mateo, CA and follow a hybrid working policy.

Salary: $178,900–$268,300 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR.

What you will do

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of A/B tests and quasi-experiments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing) to embed experimentation.
• Serve as a thought leader on best practices for hypothesis development, metric selection, and test structure.
• Apply advanced causal inference methods when experimentation isn’t feasible or to inform test design.
• Define and contribute to centralized experimentation frameworks, tools, and documentation.
• Independently extract, transform, and analyze data from complex systems using SQL and Python.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping drive business decisions.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Economics, or Econometrics (other quantitative degrees considered).
• 5+ years of experience in a data science experimentation-focused role (3+ with PhD).
• Deep expertise in A/B testing and causal inference, including quasi-experimental methods.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation.
• Proficiency in Python, including statistical and data science libraries.
• Broad and applied knowledge of statistical techniques and machine learning modeling methods.
• Proven ability to influence product and business decisions through clear, actionable insights.

Nice to have

• Interest in or knowledge of video games, gaming platforms, or player behavior.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy with flexible base pay.
• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
• Paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Opportunity for a bonus package.
• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• Fair Chance employer; qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records considered.

Hiring process

• hirify.global conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.