Data Scientist - Principal
Core
Lead high-impact data science initiatives to enhance gameplay, boost player engagement, and improve business outcomes in the social casino genre.
Role type
Principal Data Scientist (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Machine learning and reinforcement learning solutions for player engagement, retention, and monetization; internal data products for decision-making.
Domain
Gaming / Social Casino / Digital Entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Reinforcement learning, Bayesian statistics, causal inference, uplift modeling, sequential decisioning, A/B testing, MLOps, software engineering, SQL, Python, big data technologies (Kafka, Spark), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Preferred skills
Experience in gaming or digital entertainment
Technologies
Kafka, Spark, GCP, AWS, Azure
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end data science initiatives from problem framing to impact measurement; Build and deliver ML/RL solutions; Define modeling frameworks for complex systems; Partner with game teams to define success metrics; Drive scalable experimentation; Work with Data Engineering and MLOps teams; Provide technical leadership through mentoring and code reviews; Translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
