Staff Data Scientist (Data Science/ML)

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, clear measurement strategies, and deep causal inference expertise. Focus on influencing how PlayStation builds, markets, and evolves products across the ecosystem.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $212,200—$318,200 USD

Company

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

What you will do

• Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed experimentation into development and iteration cycles and communicate results with the company’s senior leadership.
• Mentor and guide other Data Scientists, providing thought leadership and technical direction.
• Help define and contribute to centralized experimentation frameworks, tools, and documentation to scale best practices across the company.
• Extract, transform, and analyze data from complex systems using SQL, Python, and other analytics tools.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping drive business decisions with rigor and clarity.

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.

Nice to have

• Experience with machine learning modeling is a plus.
• Proven ability to influence product and business decisions through clear, actionable insights.
• Experience contributing to or developing experimentation frameworks, best practices, or internal tooling.
• Passion for video games, player communities, or the gaming industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.
• Strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.