Lead Data Scientist

Vertigo Games; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Private health insurance

Equity for long-term contribution

Continuous learning budget

Office in Levent

Job summary

Vertigo Games in Istanbul’s Levent district is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join our on-site team. You will explore player behavior, in-game metrics, and performance trends to drive data-driven decisions for our top mobile games Critical Strike and Polygun Arena.

We value proficiency in SQL and Python, cloud data warehousing (BigQuery), and collaboration with cross-functional teams to shape product roadmaps and optimize data architectures while delivering insightful dashboards and reports.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in SQL and Python.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on data science experience in a tech companies preferably within a mobile game company.
• Experienced in managing data within cloud warehousing environments such as BigQuery etc.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion and interest for mobile gaming industry trends and user behavior is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret large datasets to provide actionable insights that shape product roadmaps and strategy
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize data pipelines, warehouses, and the overall data architecture.
• Conduct exploratory analysis and A/B testing to identify product gaps and seize growth opportunities
• Develop visualization suites (dashboards, reports)

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Tools

BigQuery

Job description

We create amazing games that rank at the top on both iOS & Android, loved and played by 150+ million fans worldwide!

Check out our smash-hit games:

\- Critical Strike \- Polygun Arena

Now, we're looking for a passionateLead Data Scientistto join our dynamic team inIstanbul. This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Levent. This is an on-site role, where you will be working**5 days a week from our office in Levent.

In this role, we deeply care about your passion for data-driven insights in gaming. We highly encourage you toget familiar with both of our games before you apply and complete your application only if you're genuinely excited**to explore their player behavior, in-game metrics, and performance trends to uncover meaningful insights that can drive better decisions.

Requirements

• Highly proficient in SQL and Python.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on data science experience in a tech companies preferably within a mobile game company.
• Experienced in managing data within cloud warehousing environments such as BigQuery etc.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion and interest for mobile gaming industry trends and user behavior is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret large datasets to provide actionable insights that shape product roadmaps and strategy
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize data pipelines, warehouses, and the overall data architecture.
• Conduct exploratory analysis and A/B testing to identify product gaps and seize growth opportunities
• Develop visualization suites (dashboards, reports)

Benefits

• A Compensation Package That Reflects Your Contribution: We keep it simple. Competitive pay that matches the work you deliver.

• Meal Allowance: Enough for a solid, satisfying meal.
• Delicious In-Office Catering: Fresh meals, good coffee, sweet treats. No place for hunger, ever.
• Private Health Insurance: Complementary private health insurance so you can get care without second thoughts.
• Continuous Learning Support: A monthly budget for courses and platforms, because staying sharp is part of the job.
• Equity That Actually Makes You a Partner: We offer real equity, not symbolic. Once you reach a certain contribution level, you earn a meaningful stake in the company. When we grow, you grow with us.
• Meaningful Time Off: Starting from your first year, you receive bonus company-wide rewind holidays: A special extra break even before standard annual leave kicks in. And your birthday is a free day on us.
• Referral Bonus: Introduce great talent to the team and earn a reward when they join.
• Milestone Awards: As you reach key milestones with us, you earn bonus rewards that recognize your long-term contribution.

• A Culture Built Around Players & Ownership: Curious, collaborative, and focused. We’re here to build great games together.
• A Modern, Comfortable Office in Levent: Bright space, central location, one step from the metro designed to keep you in the "zone".

• Game Room: A dedicated Xbox corner for fun breaks and quick gaming sessions whenever you need to unwind.
• Office Events That Keep Us Connected: Fun team moments, regular happy hours, and in-office events throughout the year.