(Senior) Data Scientist - AdTech, Graduate

Tencent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in the UK is seeking innovative PhD or Master students specializing in data science or related fields. Responsibilities include conducting market research and designing machine learning algorithms to enhance marketing strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a knack for problem-solving, with an expected graduation between January 2025 and December 2026.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD or Master program, graduating between January 2025 and December 2026.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and data analytics.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on overseas marketing opportunities.
• Design machine learning algorithms for user acquisition.
• Analyze datasets to refine marketing strategies.

Skills

Machine learning techniques

Data analytics tools

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master degree in data science, computer science, mathematics

Job description

About the Hiring Team

Level Infinite is Tencent's global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world.

We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

What the Role Entails

• Conduct research to identify new business opportunities in overseas marketing.
• Design and implement sophisticated machine learning algorithms to enhance online marketing efforts, focusing on user acquisition, ad performance optimization, key opinion leader (KOL) identification and evaluation, and more.
• Analyze extensive datasets to identify patterns and trends that will inform and refine our marketing and advertising strategies.
• Work closely with various teams to formulate research questions and hypotheses, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in online marketing.

Who We Look For

• This position is open to PhD or Master degree students in data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related field, graduating between January 2025 and December 2026.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of machine learning techniques and data analytics tools, with notable publications in areas such as digital advertising, online marketing, optimization, social networks, and sequence prediction.
• Exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present research findings to diverse audiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.