Data Scientist, Sr

Product Madness; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company based in Quebec is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to leverage advanced statistical techniques to solve complex business challenges. You will work closely with various teams to analyze data, create visualizations, and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Python or R, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data science, particularly in gaming or social casino.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and develop well-structured solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to work with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Utilize statistics to interpret data for business decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to define telemetry requirements.
• Create visualizations to present insights.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About The Company

Product Madness, a proud member of the Aristocrat family, is a leading innovator in the social casino gaming industry. Our mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play, creating engaging and top-grossing titles such as Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, and Cashman Casino. With a global presence, our team comprises over 800 talented professionals spread across London, Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal, and remote locations across the USA. We foster a culture rooted in our People First principle, emphasizing inclusivity, career growth, and a collaborative environment. Recognized for our workplace excellence, we were honored with the 2024 Global Inspiring Workplace Award and a bronze Stevie Award for Great Employers in the \'Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment\' category.

About The Role

The Senior Data Scientist at Product Madness plays a pivotal role in leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques to solve complex business challenges. This position involves interpreting high-volume, high-dimensional data from diverse sources to generate actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical rigor, proficiency in data manipulation, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They will collaborate closely with data engineering, application engineering, and business intelligence teams to develop telemetry requirements, validate implementations, and contribute to data science and big data projects. The Senior Data Scientist will also analyze A / B test results, craft sophisticated data visualizations, and translate business problems into analytical solutions, driving innovation and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, or related fields, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in data science, preferably within the gaming or social casino industry
• Proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis and visualization
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
• Ability to handle ambiguity and develop transparent, well-structured solutions
• Self-motivated with a track record of driving initiatives independently
• Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with business and technical teams

Responsibilities

• Utilize inferential and descriptive statistics to interpret data and answer key business questions
• Apply advanced data transformations to cleanse and prepare datasets for analysis
• Collaborate with data engineering and application teams to define telemetry requirements and validate data collection processes
• Create compelling visualizations to present insights clearly to diverse audiences
• Translate complex business problems into analytical requirements and tasks
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and scripts for source system data analysis
• Analyze A / B testing outcomes for new features and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders
• Partner with BI and data teams to implement data science projects and integrate big data solutions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest innovative solutions to enhance analytical workflows

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Participation in industry awards and recognition programs

Equal Opportunity

Product Madness is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.