Lead Data Scientist
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Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to build intelligent, data-driven products that improve player
experience
and business performance across our gaming portfolio. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Analysts to solve challenging business problems using statistics, optimization, experimentation, and Machine Learning. You will own projects from ideation through production deployment while mentoring junior data scientists and helping establish best practices across the team.
Responsibilities
Build Machine Learning models supporting personalization,recommendations, LiveOps, monetization, and player engagement. Design and analyze experiments using robust statistical methodologies. Develop predictive models including player segmentation, churn prediction,LTV estimation, and revenue forecasting. Apply optimization techniques to improve player experiences and business outcomes. Translate business problems into scalable AI solutions. Build production-ready ML pipelines together with engineering teams. Partner with Product and Engineering to evaluate business impact. Mentor junior Data Scientists. Stay current with advances in AI, Machine Learning, and Decision Science.
Requirements
Requirements
5–8 years of
experience
in Data Science or Applied Machine Learning. Strong product
experience
in Gaming, Consumer Internet, E-commerce,Marketplace, or Decision Science platforms. Demonstrated
experience
deploying Machine Learning solutions into production. Strong understanding of: o Statistics o Machine Learning o Bayesian Methods o Experimental Design o Optimization o Predictive Modeling
Experience
working with Apache Spark. Strong conceptual understanding of Agentic AI, LLM applications, and workflow automation tools such as n8n. Strong Python and SQL programming skills.
Experience
working with cloud-based ML environments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. An avid gamer with a passion for understanding player behaviour and game mechanics. What we look for Strong analytical thinking. Product mindset. Excellent problem-solving ability. Ownership and execution focus. Ability to collaborate across teams. Passion for learning emerging AI technologies. Comfortable working in a fast-paced product environment.
Key Requirements & Skills
Requirements
5–8 years of
experience
in Data Science or Applied Machine Learning. Strong product
experience
in Gaming, Consumer Internet, E-commerce,Marketplace, or Decision Science platforms. Demonstrated
experience
deploying Machine Learning solutions into production. Strong understanding of: o Statistics o Machine Learning o Bayesian Methods o Experimental Design o Optimization o Predictive Modeling
Experience
working with Apache Spark. Strong conceptual understanding of Agentic AI, LLM applications, and workflow automation tools such as n8n. Strong Python and SQL programming skills.
Experience
working with cloud-based ML environments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. An avid gamer with a passion for understanding player behaviour and game mechanics. What we look for Strong analytical thinking. Product mindset. Excellent problem-solving ability. Ownership and execution focus. Ability to collaborate across teams. Passion for learning emerging AI technologies. Comfortable working in a fast-paced product environment.
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