Senior Data Scientist, Game Analytics - Drive Player Insights

Rockstar Games; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major video game developer based in Leeds is looking for a Senior Data Scientist. This full-time, in-office role involves designing data analytics solutions and providing high-quality insights. Candidates should have 5+ years in data science, strong proficiency in machine learning and statistical theories, and a passion for gaming. Key responsibilities include developing data products and conducting predictive modeling. The ideal candidate will excel at data storytelling and problem-solving, contributing to strategic initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a data science role required.
• Experience writing production-stable code and pushing models to production.
• Proficiency in statistical theories such as probability, distributions, causal inference.
• Excellent data visualization skills and storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver data analytics solutions.
• Assure high quality insights and in-depth analyses.
• Tell impactful stories with data through reports and presentations.
• Conduct proactive analysis and predictive modeling.

Skills

Data storytelling

Machine learning techniques

Statistical theories

SQL skills

Pyspark programming

Problem-solving

Passion for video games

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Graduate degree (MBA, MSc, or PhD)

Tools

Tableau

Databricks

Job description

A major video game developer based in Leeds is looking for a Senior Data Scientist. This full-time, in-office role involves designing data analytics solutions and providing high-quality insights. Candidates should have 5+ years in data science, strong proficiency in machine learning and statistical theories, and a passion for gaming. Key responsibilities include developing data products and conducting predictive modeling. The ideal candidate will excel at data storytelling and problem-solving, contributing to strategic initiatives within a collaborative environment.