Staff Data Scientist: Experimentation & Causal Inference Lead

PlayStation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Greater London is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to innovate in experimentation and causal inference. This role involves mentoring other data scientists, driving research methodologies, and collaborating with product teams to align experimentation with strategic goals. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in data science, including extensive work in experimentation. Alongside a Master's or Ph.D., proficiency in SQL and statistical programming is essential. This role promotes a data-driven culture within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working

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

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data science including hands-on work in experimentation.
• 2+ years in a mentoring or technical leadership role.
• Strong familiarity with the gaming industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in experimentation research by developing new methodologies.
• Mentor less-senior data scientists in experimentation techniques.
• Collaborate with product managers to identify experimentation opportunities.

Skills

Data Science

Experimentation

Mentoring

Causal Inference

SQL

Statistical Programming (R, Python)

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Applied Math, Economics, Statistics or related field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Airflow

Git

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Job description

A leading gaming company in Greater London is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to innovate in experimentation and causal inference. This role involves mentoring other data scientists, driving research methodologies, and collaborating with product teams to align experimentation with strategic goals. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in data science, including extensive work in experimentation. Alongside a Master's or Ph.D., proficiency in SQL and statistical programming is essential. This role promotes a data-driven culture within a collaborative environment.