Decision Scientist II

Electronic Arts; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts seeks a Decision Scientist II to lead high-impact analytics initiatives across the Experiences organization, blending advanced analytics, experimentation, and AI to guide strategic decisions and improve fan experiences.

This hybrid role, based in Austin, TX or Vancouver, BC, reports to the Director of Decision and Data Science and emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and establishing best practices in experimentation and model validation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Advanced experience using Python or R for statistical modeling.
• Experience with SQL, relational and distributed databases.
• Experience using visualization tools such as Tableau, Streamlit, or RShiny.
• Experience presenting analytical insights to executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analytical initiatives across multiple business domains.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models that support strategic decision‑making.
• Design experimentation frameworks and evaluate business impact.
• Select analytical approaches for complex and ambiguous business problems.
• Influence cross‑functional partners and senior leaders through data‑driven recommendations.
• Establish best practices for experimentation, model validation, and responsible AI.
• Mentor Decision Scientists through technical guidance, collaboration, and code reviews.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Streamlit

RShiny

Executive presentation

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/OR/Data Science

Tools

Tableau

Streamlit

RShiny

Job description

Workplace Type: Hybrid (Austin, TX or Vancouver, BC)

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Decision Scientist II

Workplace Type: Hybrid (Austin, TX or Vancouver, BC)

Reporting to: Director, Decision and Data Science

Office of the CXO

The Office of the CXO drives effectiveness across the EA Experiences organization with a focus on excellence in business operations, comprehensive fan intelligence, plus internal technology and business solutions. We are horizontal connectors empowering teams across the Experiences organization with the strategic prioritization, investments, resources, data, insights, and technology required to accelerate business outcomes.

Your Impact

You will lead high-impact analytical initiatives that influence strategy across the Experiences organization. By combining advanced analytics, experimentation, and AI with business expertise, you'll guide strategic decisions, improve fan experiences, and elevate analytical practices across the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analytical initiatives across multiple business domains.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models that support strategic decision‑making.
• Design experimentation frameworks and evaluate business impact.
• Select analytical approaches for complex and ambiguous business problems.
• Influence cross‑functional partners and senior leaders through data‑driven recommendations.
• Establish best practices for experimentation, model validation, and responsible AI.
• Mentor Decision Scientists through technical guidance, collaboration, and code reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Advanced experience using Python or R for statistical modeling.
• Experience with SQL, relational and distributed databases.
• Experience using visualization tools such as Tableau, Streamlit, or RShiny.
• Experience presenting analytical insights to executive audiences.

Core Skills and Experience

• 4+ years applying advanced analytics in a business environment.
• Experience leading complex analytical initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Experience selecting analytical approaches for ambiguous business challenges.
• Experience influencing business strategy through data‑driven recommendations.
• Experience mentoring peers and promoting analytical best practices.
• Experience designing experimentation frameworks and evaluating business impact.

Pay Transparency - North America COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$122,300 - $170,700 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top‑up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full‑time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well‑being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.