Data Scientist
Core
Building production ML models to replace heuristics in player retention, monetization, and matchmaking for a large-scale mobile gaming platform. (via careerplan.io/jobs/46-00B-26-373-data-scientist-at-papaya)
Role type
Senior Growth Data Scientist (IC)
Builds
Production models for churn prediction, CRM optimization, deposit probability, and personalized ranking for tournaments and store offers.
Domain
Mobile Gaming / Real-money Skill-based Gaming
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Churn prediction, LTV modeling, Propensity modeling, Survival/hazard modeling, Recommendation systems, Ranking models, A/B testing design, Python (LightGBM/XGBoost/PyTorch/TensorFlow), SQL (Snowflake/BigQuery)
Preferred skills
Uplift modeling, Embedding-based work
Responsibilities
Develop per-player risk scores for depositors and cohort-level LTV:CAC maturation modeling; Build models to trigger personalized Push and Email notifications based on lifecycle stages; Model deposit probability after inactivity periods; Create learned ranking models for tournament and entry-fee suggestions; Develop personalized offer and pack ranking for the in-game store.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
