Principal Data Scientist - Games
Core
Principal Data Scientist leading advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and experimentation for Disney's partnership with Epic Games on a new digital universe connected to Fortnite.
Role type
Principal Data Scientist (Games & Digital Entertainment)
Builds
Scalable data science capabilities, experimentation frameworks, dashboards, and behavioral analytics solutions for a cross-platform digital entertainment ecosystem.
Domain
Gaming, Digital Entertainment, Consumer Telemetry
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Statistical analysis, forecasting, experimentation frameworks, behavioral analytics, SQL, Python, R, cloud data ecosystems, event-stream analysis, player lifecycle analytics, A/B testing, data storytelling
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in quantitative field, experience in gaming/streaming/entertainment, audience segmentation, personalization strategies, recommendation systems
Technologies
Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Tableau, Looker
Responsibilities
Serve as primary games data science lead and central source of truth for product performance and player behavior; Develop advanced analytical frameworks and behavioral segmentation for engagement, retention, churn, and monetization; Analyze gameplay telemetry, social engagement, and streaming interaction data to identify growth opportunities; Partner with leadership to define KPIs, measurement frameworks, and instrumentation requirements; Lead deep-dive analyses on player progression, engagement funnels, and monetization trends; Collaborate with data engineering to build scalable analytics infrastructure and trusted datasets.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
