Staff Data Scientist (Gaming)

TL;DR

Staff Data Scientist (Gamedev): Leading innovation in experimentation and causal inference to shape decision-making and product innovation at SIE with an accent on experimentation methodologies. Focus on fostering a culture of curiosity and rigor, and helping cross-functional teams deliver player-first experiences through strong evidence-based decisions.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment, producing The PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

• Drive innovation in experimentation research by shaping measurement frameworks and best practices.
• Advance experimentation infrastructure and tooling, incorporating statistical and machine learning methods.
• Mentor and guide less-senior data scientists in experimentation and causal inference.
• Partner with product managers and business leaders to identify high-impact experimentation opportunities.
• Champion a data-driven culture by establishing experimentation standards and ethical practices.
• Represent the team’s insights and innovations across the broader data science and product communities within PlayStation.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Applied Math, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data science, including hands-on work in experimentation, with 2+ years in a mentoring or technical leadership capacity.
• Proficiency in SQL and statistical programming languages (e.g., R or Python) for causal inference, experimental analysis, and scalable modeling.
• Expertise in causal inference techniques and designing both randomized and quasi-experiments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence data strategies.
• Experience working with modern data engineering and visualization tools (e.g., Airflow, Git, Tableau, MicroStrategy).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes).
• Private Medical Insurance and Dental Scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year.
• On Site Gym, Subsidised Café, Free soft drinks and On-site bar.
• Access to cycle garage and showers.