Data Scientist - Experimentation & Measurement

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. (Japan); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

Free soft drinks

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in London is seeking a Data Scientist for the Data Science Analytics and Enablement (DSAE) team. The role focuses on experimentation, measurement, and causal analysis across key products, collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver robust data-driven insights.

You will build and analyse experiments, apply statistical tests, perform causal analyses where full randomisation isn’t feasible, and develop visualisations and summaries to communicate

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar.
• Proven foundation in statistics including hypothesis testing and basic experimental analysis.
• Familiarity with A/B testing concepts and causal inference approaches.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (or R) for data querying and analysis.
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to non-technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyse experiments (e.g., A/B tests) including metric definition and interpretation.
• Apply statistical testing techniques to evaluate outcomes and quantify impact.
• Assist with causal analysis when randomisation is not feasible using pre/post analysis or matched cohorts.
• Contribute to econometric analyses to understand drivers of behaviour and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and product teams to ensure accurate experiment setup and data capture.
• Monitor live experiments and flag data quality issues or unexpected results.
• Produce clear analysis outputs, visualisations, and summaries explaining results, assumptions and limitations.
• Support readouts and updates to stakeholders with senior team members.
• Follow established experimentation standards and contribute to reusable analysis patterns.
• Continuously build skills in experimentation and applied analytics through hands-on work.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistics

Experimentation

Causal Inference

Education

Degree in Statistics/Economics/Applied Mathematics/Computer Science

Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Data Scientist – Data Science Analytics and Enablement (DSAE)

Our Data Science Analytics and Enablement (DSAE) team inspires PlayStation to make impactful, customer centric decisions through seamless integration of data.

Currently there are over 100 people in the global DSAE team, including data science, data governance and analytics professionals. We work closely with engineering and product management teams to deliver data products, insight, predictive analytics, and data visualisation.

DSAE is looking to recruit talented, highly driven individuals who have excelled in previous roles and are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Data Scientist within our experimentation and measurement work, you will support how PlayStation tests, measures, and learns across key products and initiatives. You will work alongside senior data scientists and cross-functional partners to deliver robust experimental analysis and build experience in causal and econometric techniques used in real-world settings.

This role is based in London with hybrid working flexibility.

• Support the design, execution, and analysis of experiments (e.g. A/B tests), including metric definition, validation, and interpretation
• Apply statistical testing techniques to evaluate experimental outcomes and quantify impact
• Assist with causal analysis where full randomisation is not feasible, using established approaches such as pre/post analysis, matched cohorts, or difference-in-differences, under guidance
• Contribute to exploratory econometric-style analyses to better understand drivers of player behaviour and commercial outcomes
• Partner with engineering, analytics, and product teams to ensure accurate experiment setup and clean data capture
• Monitor live experiments and analyses, flagging data quality issues or unexpected results
• Produce clear analysis outputs, visualisations, and summaries that explain results, assumptions, and limitations
• Contribute to experiment readouts and stakeholder updates with support from senior team members
• Follow established experimentation standards and contribute to documentation, tooling, or reusable analysis patterns
• Continue to build skills in experimentation, causal inference, and applied analytics through hands‑on work and mentorship

What We’re Looking For:

• Early career experience in data science, analytics, or a related quantitative role
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar
• Proven foundation in statistics, including hypothesis testing and basic experimental analysis
• Familiarity with A/B testing concepts and an interest in causal inference and econometric approaches
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (or R) for data querying, preparation, and analysis
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to non‑technical partners
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to analytical rigor and data quality
• Collaborative, proactive attitude with comfort working across product, engineering, and analytics teams
• Curiosity and motivation to develop deeper expertise in experimentation, causal analysis, and measurement over time
• Exposure to digital products, e‑commerce, gaming, or customer lifecycle analytics is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of machine learning approaches is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.