Data Scientist - Principal
Core
Lead high-impact data science initiatives to enhance gameplay, boost player engagement, and improve business outcomes in the gaming industry.
Role type
Principal Data Scientist (Gaming)
Builds
Machine learning and reinforcement learning solutions for player engagement, retention, and monetization.
Domain
Gaming / Interactive Entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Reinforcement learning, Causal inference, Uplift modeling, Sequential decisioning, Bayesian statistics, A/B testing, MLOps, Software engineering, SQL, Python
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end data science initiatives from problem framing to impact measurement; Build and deliver ML/RL solutions for engagement and monetization; Define modeling frameworks for complex systems including bandits and forecasting; Partner with game teams to define success metrics and translate insights into actions; Uphold engineering standards for model validation, reproducibility, and bias checks; Drive scalable experimentation with A/B and bandit testing frameworks; Build internal data products for decision-making; Provide technical leadership through mentoring and code reviews.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
