Data Scientist

Lightspeed Studios; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 118,100 - 274,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation up to 25 days per year

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios is looking for a Data Scientist in Palo Alto, California. You will leverage large-scale data to uncover insights, drive decision-making, and improve player engagement through data solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline and excels in Python and SQL. The role offers a competitive pay range of $118,100 to $274,600 per year, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vacation leave.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of mathematical modeling, statistical inference, and machine learning techniques.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Passion for gaming and using data to improve player engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leverage large-scale data to uncover insights and drive business impact.
• Build computational workflows using Python, SQL, and big-data ecosystems.
• Design and deploy frameworks for A/B testing and statistical modeling.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization tools

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Data Scientist at Tencent Games:

• Leverage large-scale data to uncover insights, guide decision‑making, and drive measurable business impact across R&D, marketing, and live‑ops stages.
• Build computational workflows using Python, SQL, and big‑data ecosystems to process and analyze complex datasets.
• Design and deploy scalable, automated frameworks for A/B testing, statistical modeling, and machine learning.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to design end‑to‑end data solutions that optimize player experience, monetization, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to a culture of experimentation and scientific rigor through analytics innovation, reproducibility, and continuous learning.

Who We Look For

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Deep understanding of mathematical modeling, statistical inference, and machine learning techniques applied to real‑world data.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and communicate findings effectively to non‑technical audiences.
• Passion for gaming and enthusiasm for using data to improve player engagement and business outcomes.

Location & Compensation

State(s): US-California-Palo Alto

Expected base pay range: $118,100.00 to $274,600.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees may be eligible for sign‑on payment, relocation package, restricted stock units, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan. Up to 15-25 days vacation per year (depending on tenure), up to 13 days holidays, up to 10 days paid sick leave per year. Benefits may be adjusted to reflect location, employment status, duration of employment, position level, and may be prorated if starting during calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent: As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.