Remote Data Scientist

Summary

Join the Big Time Analytics team as a Data Scientist to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights for video game products. You will work closely with development, marketing, and product teams to understand player behavior, optimize game performance, and enhance the overall player experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field
• Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL, with hands-on experience using data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Proven ability to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable strategies for business and technical teams
• Experience with A/B testing, experiment design, and causal inference to evaluate the impact of game features and marketing campaigns
• Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau, Looker, or Power BI to create dynamic visual representations of data trends
• Strong understanding of player behavior analysis, including player segmentation, churn prediction, and lifetime value (LTV) modeling
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning techniques—Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning models—to optimize player retention, enhance conversion rates, and deliver more engaging gameplay experiences
• Serve as the primary liaison between Marketing, Game Economy, Game Development, and Data Engineering teams, functioning as a product manager to oversee the creation of tailored datasets that address key analytical questions and drive decision-making
• Build and implement a robust framework for the Marketing team, leveraging SQL and predictive analytics to optimize user acquisition strategies and marketing spend
• Establish close collaboration with Game Development and Game Economy teams to provide predictive, actionable analytics that shape game design, feature improvements, and economic strategies
• Develop and implement optimization strategies for game currency Sinks and Sources to ensure sustainable in-game economic growth, including conducting simulations prior to launch to forecast potential impacts
• Lead the creation of intuitive dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time monitoring of in-game economic systems and player engagement metrics

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Flexible 20 days off PTO (holidays + local national holidays)