Staff Data Scientist (Experimentation & Measurement)

TL;DR

Staff Data Scientist (Data Science/ML): Taking a leading role in designing and interpreting experiments that evaluate the impact of key initiatives and programs with an accent on statistical rigor and causal inference expertise. Focus on embedding experimentation into development and iteration cycles and communicate results with the company’s senior leadership.

Location: Hybrid in San Mateo, CA

Salary: $212,200—$318,200 USD

Company

PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

What you will do

• Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments, and apply advanced causal inference methods.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed experimentation into development and iteration cycles and communicate results.
• Mentor and guide other Data Scientists, providing thought leadership and technical direction.
• Help define and contribute to centralized experimentation frameworks, tools, and documentation.
• Extract, transform, and analyze data from complex systems using SQL, Python, and other analytics tools.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Economics, or Econometrics.
• 6+ years of experience in a data science experimentation/causal inference-focused role (4+ with PhD).
• Deep expertise in A/B testing and causal inference, including quasi-experimental methods.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Broad and applied knowledge of statistical techniques.
• Proven ability to influence product and business decisions through clear, actionable insights.

Nice to have

• Experience with machine learning modeling.
• Experience contributing to or developing experimentation frameworks, best practices, or internal tooling.
• Passion for video games, player communities, or the gaming industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.