Data Science Co-op

2K; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gaming company as a Data Science Co-op in Vancouver and gain hands-on experience in leveraging data science and machine learning to enhance game experiences. Collaborate with a dedicated team to explore data, develop models, and support projects in a dynamic environment focused on learning and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible benefits and reward programs

Snacks and company swag

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree related to Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Basic SQL skills and familiarity with machine learning concepts.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data extraction, analysis and model development.
• Communicate project goals and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Support data science projects and contribute to data collection.

Skills

Statistical concepts

Data analysis methods

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Machine learning libraries (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn)

Job description

At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…

We're looking for a driven Data Science Co-op to join our team! In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience leveraging data and machine learning to understand player behaviour, improve game experiences, and streamline company workflows. You'll collaborate closely with our experienced data science team, receive mentorship and make a real impact by applying data science in a production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the insights that bring our games to life.

In this role, you can expect to be involved in:

• Opportunity Exploration: Assist in identifying potential areas where data science and machine learning can enhance our products and operations
• Data Extraction & Exploration: Query our databases to extract relevant game data and assist with exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and feature engineering
• Model Development Support: Support the development and evaluation of machine learning models aimed at improving in-game features and key product metrics
• Communication & Collaboration: Learn to communicate project goals, progress, and preliminary outcomes to various stakeholders, including production, design, and engineering teams
• Research & Learning: Gain exposure to various data science methodologies including statistical analysis, A/B testing, and machine learning techniques
• Tool Proficiency: Develop proficiency in using data analysis and programming tools commonly used in data science
• Project Support: Assist in setting up and preparing data science projects and contribute to data collection efforts

What you'd bring to the team:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a similar program
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis methods, including descriptive statistics and A/B testing
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts (e.g. regression/classification, overfitting/regularization, hyperparameter tuning)
• Familiarity with python and relevant libraries (e.g. numpy, pandas, scikit-learn)
• Basic SQL skills (e.g. joining, grouping, filtering)
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Nice to Haves:

• A passion for games and understanding player behaviour
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Matplotlib, Tableau)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)

Perks of being a Kabam intern:

• Our success is due to the hard work of our people. We share our success with our people through flexible benefits and reward programs, sweet swag, snacks, and more.

Excited by this opportunity? Kabam is dedicated to growing our diverse and inclusive workforce, so if your past experience doesn’t perfectly match the listed requirements we encourage you to apply anyways - you could be a great fit for this or other positions.

We invite you to apply now and start the conversation with us. Together, we can create and support some of the best games ever made and entertain the world!

About Kabam

Kabam is a world leader in developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology, and revolutionary gameplay to players around the world.

Kabam’s games, Marvel Contest of Champions, Shop Titans, and more have generated hundreds of millions of downloads and have received multiple awards including Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal and Charlottetown in Canada, Los Angeles and San Francisco in the United States, and in Seoul, South Korea. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.

Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.