Staff Data Scientist

Insight Global; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to join its Decision Science team and drive data-informed decisions across the entertainment platform ecosystem. This senior technical leader designs and scales experimentation programs, applies advanced causal inference, and influences product strategy through rigorous analysis.

The role requires ownership of large-scale experimentation, strong communication with executives, and mentoring junior data scientists while advancing measurement

Qualifications

• 6+ years in experimentation-focused data science roles.
• Deep expertise in A/B testing, experimentation design, statistical analysis, and causal inference.
• Advanced degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of large-scale A/B tests and quasi-experiments.
• Apply causal inference techniques such as Difference-in-Differences, Synthetic Control, and Propensity Score Matching when randomized experiments are not possible.
• Partner closely with product, engineering, marketing, and executive stakeholders to drive business decisions.
• Mentor Data Scientists and provide technical leadership on experimentation best practices.
• Help develop and scale experimentation frameworks, measurement strategies, and internal standards.
• Analyze complex datasets using SQL, Python, and modern data warehouse technologies.

Skills

A/B testing

Causal inference

SQL

Python

Executive communication

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Tools

Data warehouses

Job description

Job Description

An enterprise client is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to join its Decision Science team and help drive data-informed decisions across the PlayStation Store and digital product ecosystem. This role will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing and scaling experimentation programs, applying advanced causal inference methodologies, and influencing product strategy through rigorous analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of large-scale A/B tests and quasi-experiments.
• Apply causal inference techniques such as Difference-in-Differences, Synthetic Control, and Propensity Score Matching when randomized experiments are not possible.
• Partner closely with product, engineering, marketing, and executive stakeholders to drive business decisions.
• Mentor Data Scientists and provide technical leadership on experimentation best practices.
• Help develop and scale experimentation frameworks, measurement strategies, and internal standards.
• Analyze complex datasets using SQL, Python, and modern data warehouse technologies.

What We're Looking For:

This is not a traditional machine learning role. The ideal candidate has substantial ownership of large-scale experimentation programs, strong causal inference expertise, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to product leaders. Experience influencing executives and driving measurement strategy across high‑visibility initiatives is critical.

Location:

Preferred: San Diego, San Mateo, or Los Angeles. Remote candidates may be considered for exceptional backgrounds.

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Skills and Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in experimentation-focused Data Science roles.
• Deep expertise in A/B testing, experimentation design, statistical analysis, and causal inference.
• Strong SQL proficiency and experience performing complex data analysis.
• Proven ability to communicate insights to technical and executive audiences.
• Experience leading initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and operating independently in a Staff-level capacity. Advanced degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience supporting consumer technology, e-commerce, subscription, gaming, or digital product organizations.
• Familiarity with machine learning and experimentation platforms is a plus.