Data Scientist

Playsimple Games Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Playsimple Games Private Limited is seeking a data scientist to partner with product teams and deliver actionable insights to our global mobile games portfolio. You will crunch data, build models, and provide strategic recommendations to boost user acquisition and engagement.

The role requires strong ML/Statistics background, Python/Spark expertise, and robust SQL skills, with collaboration across game teams and management. Bengaluru-based, full-time position.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD in Computer Science/Statistics with demonstrated experience in ML/Statistics.
• Hands-on experience in Python/Spark for data crunching, data visualization and ML.
• SQL skills: Experience querying large, complex datasets from a data lake/warehouse.
• Ability to execute research projects and generate practical results and recommendations.
• The candidate should enjoy working with people and undertake rigorous statistical analyses.
• Knowledge of Deep Learning is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product leaders as a data-driven advisor on strategic issues.
• Work with game teams to deliver actionable insights to increase user acquisition and engagement.
• Perform analyses to identify trends, issues, and opportunities across games to improve gameplay.
• Answer business questions through exploratory data analyses and ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Python

Apache Spark

SQL

Data visualization

Machine learning

Deep learning

Statistical analysis

Teamwork

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD in Computer Science or Statistics

Job description

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 08/06/2026

We are one of India’s most exciting & fast-growing mobile gaming companies. Founded in 2014, and creating a global mobile gaming landscape in partnership with Modern Times Group (MTG), our Vision is to create simple, impactful casual game experiences at a massive scale. Since our inception, we have built a worldwide network of chart‑topping games, and powerful tech & analytics infrastructure to turbocharge their growth. Our product portfolio consists of evergreen hits like Daily Themed Crossword, WordTrip, WordJam, WordRoll, TileMatch, Jigsaw, Wordy, 2248 Number Merge,Word Search Solitaire and Many more.

We’re looking for Data Scientists to join our Data Science team. It’s a fast‑paced, high‑adrenaline job, with plenty to learn. If you enjoy crunching numbers, are never satisfied with the products around you, and have always wanted to make things better than the best, you’ll love this job.

What’s required of you

• You will work closely with product leaders as a data‑driven advisor and partner on strategic issues.


• Will work collaboratively with game teams to deliver actionable insights into our games to further increase user acquisition, engagement and.


• Will proactively perform a wide range of analyses to identify trends, issues, and opportunities across games help us continue to improve gameplay.


• Will answer business‑related questions through exploratory data analyses and ad‑hoc reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills Required

• B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD in Computer Science/Statistics with demonstrated experience in ML/Statistics


• Hands on experience in Python/Spark for data crunching, data visualization and machine learning.


• SQL skills: Experience querying large, complex datasets from a data lake/warehouse.


• Ability to execute research projects, and generate practical results and recommendations.


• The candidate should enjoy both working with people and undertaking rigorous statistical analyses.


• Knowledge of Deep Learning is highly desirable