Data Scientist

Aristocrat Leisure; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat Leisure seeks an Advanced Insights Data Scientist in Las Vegas to transform complex datasets into actionable business insights and support commercial strategy. You will collaborate with premier professionals to plan and execute ML-driven projects that influence key decisions.

You will deploy statistical models, work with SQL, Python, R, Java, and data-visualization tools, and stay current with data engineering trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• Additional training in Data Science, BI, Data Visualization, Analytics, Programming.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data science, machine learning, and analytics to solve business problems and provide actionable insights.
• Lead complex projects using statistical methods, big data analyses, and ML.
• Develop analytic solutions, models, and automation for commercial strategy.
• Build data models, algorithms, and statistical analyses for insights.
• Evaluate emerging data engineering tools and apply them where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the BI team to improve reporting and visualizations.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Java

CSS

MLOps

CI/CD

Education

BSc in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Join Aristocrat, a leader in the entertainment and gaming industry, as an Advanced Insights Data Scientist. Our mission is to build world‑class gaming experiences that captivate and entertain millions worldwide. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of commercial strategy, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive key decisions. This is your chance to collaborate with premier professionals in a dynamic and ambitious environment, where your contributions will have a significant impact!

What You’ll Do

• Leverage data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve business problems and provide actionable insights.
• Plan and complete complex projects using statistical applications, big data analyses, and machine learning.
• Develop innovative analytic solutions, models, and automation processes to support commercial strategy.
• Build and support data models, algorithms, and statistical analyses for meaningful insights.
• Stay updated on emerging data engineering technologies and trends, evaluating and implementing appropriate tools.
• Collaborate with the BI team to improve reporting and visualizations for collaborators.
• Partner with the Enterprise Data & Insights team to develop and deploy data science models.
• Provide analytical commentary on industry trends and impacts.
• Present recommendations and results clearly to various audiences.
• Measure and report the impact of deployed models on business outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• BSc in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Additional training in Data Science, BI, Data Visualization, Analytics, Programming.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, R, Java, and/or CSS.
• Experience with operationalizing ML models and basic MLOps/ CI-CD workflows.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or other visualization tools.
• Understanding of data management practices and the data lifecycle.
• Strong communication abilities for participating in targeted conversations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills for addressing audiences of varying sizes.

Travel Expectations Up to XX%

Additional Information Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits. Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Aristocrat and Aristocrat Gaming Aristocrat is an Australia-based entertainment and content‑creation company powered by technology to deliver world‑leading mobile and casino games, entertaining millions of people across the globe daily. The Aristocrat organisation includes three prestigious business units: Aristocrat Gaming, Product Madness, and Aristocrat Interactive. As an award‑winning organization, we thank our wonderful people for earning us numerous prestigious honors and recognitions. Aristocrat Gaming is a part of Aristocrat and the world’s number one premium provider of casino games, innovative technology, and customer‑experience solutions. We have over 70,000 electronic game machines and 10+ creative studios, and have been ranked as the #1 top game supplier for five consecutive years. Aristocrat Gaming supports every facet of gaming floor operations from product to sales, systems, and service. Our products are renowned for innovative hardware, vivid graphics, groundbreaking mechanics, and superior performance, and our creative and technical talent is the best in the industry. Aristocrat understands that keeping you engaged and excited about your professional setting is the ultimate fuel for our success and creativity, and we strive to keep your best interests our top priority. In addition to competitive pay, we’re proud to offer world‑class benefits, flexible work environments, and a workplace that is unparalleled.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world‑leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land‑based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long‑term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people‑first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law.

Aristocrat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Diversity and Inclusion are integral to our values of Talent Unleashed, Collective Brilliance, Good Business, Good Citizen, and It’s All About the Player.

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You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/