Lead Data Scientist

Vertigo Games Ltd; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meal allowance

In-office catering

Private health insurance

Learning support budget

Equity stake

Bonus holidays

Referral bonus

Milestone awards

Game room and office events

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Istanbul is looking for a passionate Lead Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. This on-site role involves interpreting data to shape product strategies and collaborating with engineers to optimize data pipelines. Candidates should be highly proficient in SQL and Python, with at least 3 years of experience. The company offers a competitive compensation package, excellent in-office perks, and a vibrant culture centered around gaming and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on data science experience in a tech company.
• Typically requires proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with cloud warehousing environments, BigQuery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret large datasets to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize data pipelines.
• Conduct exploratory analysis and A/B testing.
• Develop visualisation suites such as dashboards and reports.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data science experience

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

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 passionate Lead Data Scientist to join our dynamic team in Istanbul. 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 to get 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.

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

Responsibilities

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

• 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 recognise 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.