Senior Data Scientist (Gaming)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (Gaming): Designing, developing, and delivering data analytics solutions leveraging machine learning and advanced analytical techniques with an accent on providing high-quality insights and in-depth analyses to improve games. Focus on understanding gameplay flows, predictive modeling, and collaborating with various data professionals to implement resolutions.

Location: Onsite in Leeds, England

Company

hirify.global creates world-class entertainment experiences as a unique game development studio.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deliver data analytics solutions using machine learning and advanced techniques.
• Provide high-quality insights and in-depth analyses aligned with strategic initiatives and design intentions.
• Tell impactful stories with data through insightful, actionable reports and presentations.
• Develop a deep understanding of gameplay flows to inform analysis of game data.
• Identify and lead analytic value-add projects and conduct proactive predictive modeling.
• Partner with data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to understand requirements and implement resolutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a data science role required.
• Experience writing production-stable code (preferably Pyspark), deploying models, and data pipelines to production.
• Proficiency in statistical theories such as probability, distributions, Bayesian statistics, and causal inference.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques including Clustering, Gradient Boosting, Neural Networks, and Regression.
• Excellent SQL skills and experience using Python for machine learning or statistical analysis.
• Experience using large, complex datasets and building dashboards with a BI platform, ideally Tableau.
• Excellent data storytelling and visualization skills, able to communicate insights effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to reconcile technical and business perspectives.
• Passion for video games and knowledge of the industry.

Nice to have

• Experience with Databricks and MLFlow.
• Graduate degree (MBA, MSc or Master’s, PHD).
• Game industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong quantitative background.

Culture & Benefits

• Become part of an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
• Learn and collaborate with talented people in the industry.
• Committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity, and respect.
• Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Hiring process

• Apply with a CV and cover letter.
• A Rockstar recruiter will explain next steps and guide you through the process if your application moves forward.