Data Science Director (Remote)

Jobright; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match Policy

Wellness Perk

Free drinks, snacks

Catered lunches on Fridays

Happy hours & social events

Job summary

Tripledot Studios is seeking a Director of Data Science to build and lead its data science department, focusing on player engagement, monetization, and retention through strategic data insights and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role involves designing a data science roadmap, developing predictive models, and driving data-driven decision making across product, marketing, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong knowledge of machine learning, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus
• Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and experimentation methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business recommendations
• Passion for gaming and understanding of mobile game KPIs such as DAU, retention, ARPU, LTV, and churn

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the data science roadmap, aligning with business objectives
• Develop models and algorithms to analyze player behavior, predict churn, and optimize in‑game experiences
• Use data-driven techniques to enhance monetization strategies and improve player retention
• Design, implement, and analyze A/B tests to evaluate game features and marketing strategies
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish robust data pipelines and infrastructure
• Work cross‑functionally with product managers, game designers, and marketing teams to integrate data-driven decision‑making
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate key insights to leadership
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in data science, gaming analytics, and machine learning

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Predictive Analytics

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Data Science/CS/Statistics

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

GCP

Azure

A/B Testing Frameworks

Job description

Tripledot Studios is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world, known for its award-winning games and a strong global team. They are seeking a Director of Data Science to build and lead their data science department, focusing on enhancing player engagement, monetization, and retention through strategic data insights and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Apps Gaming Casual Games Mobile PC Games

Responsibilities

Design and implement the data science roadmap, aligning with business objectives

Develop models and algorithms to analyze player behavior, predict churn, and optimize in‑game experiences

Use data-driven techniques to enhance monetization strategies (e.g., in‑app purchases, ad revenue) and improve player retention

Design, implement, and analyze A/B tests to evaluate game features and marketing strategies

Collaborate with engineering teams to establish robust data pipelines and infrastructure

Work cross‑functionally with product managers, game designers, and marketing teams to integrate data-driven decision‑making

Develop dashboards and reports to communicate key insights to leadership

Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in data science, gaming analytics, and machine learning

Qualification

Data Science Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Predictive Analytics SQL Python A/B Testing Big Data Technologies Cloud Platforms Gaming Experience Communication Team Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field

5+ years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role

Strong knowledge of machine learning, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics

Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or R

Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus

Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and experimentation methodologies

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business recommendations

Passion for gaming and understanding of mobile game KPIs such as DAU, retention, ARPU, LTV, and churn

Preferred

Gaming experience is a plus

Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus

Competitive compensation package

Performance bonuses

401K Match Policy

Family friendly culture

Flex DTO policy

Wellness Perk

Free drinks, snacks, and catered lunches on Fridays.

Happy hours, social events, and more

Company

The Twenty Minute VC FTX Ventures Lightspeed Venture Partners

Data Science Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Predictive Analytics SQL