Senior Data Scientist London, Ontario or Remote

Digital Extremes

Remote

CAD 80,000 - 120,000

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our team and play a crucial role in optimizing the new player experience and overall performance of our games with an emphasis on Warframe Mobile. You will be responsible for analyzing large datasets, building predictive models, and generating actionable insights to improve player engagement and retention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. New Player Experience Optimization:
   1. Analyze player behavior during the first-time user experience (FTUE) to identify areas of friction and opportunities for improvement.
   2. Develop and implement A/B testing strategies to optimize onboarding flows, tutorials, and early game mechanics.
   3. Build predictive models to identify players at risk of churn and develop targeted interventions to improve retention.
2. Game Performance Analysis:
   1. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as player engagement, retention, monetization, and virality.
   2. Analyze player behavior data to understand game mechanics, identify imbalances, and optimize game design.
   3. Develop dashboards and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders and inform data-driven decision-making.
3. Data Mining and Modeling:
   1. Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets of player behavior, in-game events, and economic activity.
   2. Build predictive models to forecast player behavior, optimize game parameters, and personalize the player experience.
   3. Develop and maintain data pipelines to ensure data quality and accessibility.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
   1. Work closely with game designers, product managers, and engineers to translate data insights into actionable game improvements.
   2. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences through clear visualizations and presentations.
   3. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and mobile gaming trends.

REQUIREMENTS

1. 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on mobile gaming or a related industry.
2. Strong programming skills in Python or R.
3. Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.
4. Experience with big data technologies.
5. Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.
6. Deep understanding of game mechanics, economies, and player behavior.
7. Experience with A/B testing and experimental design.
8. Familiarity with game analytics platforms and tools.

PREFERRED EXTRAS

1. Experience with Mobile game optimization
2. Expertise with Database technologies such as (Athena, Mongo, Postgres).
3. Familiarity with deep learning techniques.
4. Contributions to open-source projects or publications in relevant fields.

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players. Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

1. Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
2. Excellent benefits and paid time off
3. Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
5. Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
6. Professional development and career support
7. Work-life balance wellness subsidies
8. Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
9. Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.