Senior Data Scientist — Experimentation & Causal Inference

Sony Playstation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 178,900 - 268,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts for Sony products

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in San Mateo is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead experimentation efforts. The candidate should have a strong background in A/B testing and causal inference, proficiency in SQL and Python, and the ability to influence decisions with data-driven insights. The job offers a competitive salary range of $178,900 — $268,300 and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage. This role is suitable for those passionate about data science and gaming.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data science experimentation-focused role (3+ with PhD).
• Deep expertise in A/B testing and causal inference.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and interpretation of A/B tests and quasi-experiments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed experimentation.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

A/B testing

Causal inference

SQL

Python

Statistical techniques

Education

Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Economics or Econometrics

Tools

Python (including statistical libraries)

Job description

A leading entertainment company in San Mateo is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead experimentation efforts. The candidate should have a strong background in A/B testing and causal inference, proficiency in SQL and Python, and the ability to influence decisions with data-driven insights. The job offers a competitive salary range of $178,900 — $268,300 and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage. This role is suitable for those passionate about data science and gaming.