Data Scientist, Game Analytics

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Analytics team provide actionable insights to a wide variety of stakeholders across the organization in support of their decision making.
• We partner with multiple departments across the company to design and implement data and pipelines.
• We collaborate as a global team to develop cutting-edge data pipelines, data products, data models, reports, analyses, and machine learning applications.
• The Game Analytics vertical is heavily focused on understanding our players and using data to improve our games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and deliver data analytics solutions to address critical business or game questions, leveraging machine learning and advanced analytical techniques as appropriate.
• Assure Rockstar’s ongoing competitive advantage by providing high quality insights and in-depth analyses, aligned to strategic initiatives and design intentions.
• Tell impactful stories with data through insightful, actionable reports and presentations.
• Develop a deep understanding of gameplay flows, and leverage this to inform analysis of game data.
• Identify and lead analytic value-add projects and experiments aligned to long-term strategic initiatives.
• Conduct proactive in-depth analysis and predictive modeling to uncover hidden opportunities.
• Partner with data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, data governance analysts, and stakeholders to better understand requirements, find bottlenecks, and implement resolutions.
• Help mentor and develop the skillsets of the junior team members within your team or department.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years in a data science role required.
• Proficiency in statistical theories such as probability, distributions, Bayesian statistics, causal inference.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as Clustering, Gradient Boosting, Neural Networks, Regression.
• Excellent SQL skills and experience using Python for machine learning / statistical analysis.
• Experience using large, complex datasets and building dashboards using a BI platform, ideally Tableau.
• Excellent data storytelling and visualization skills, able to effectively communicate insights to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to reconcile technical and business perspectives.
• Passion for video games and knowledge of the industry.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience in writing production-stable code (preferably PySpark), pushing models and data pipelines to production, and iterating on models in production.
• Experience with Databricks and MLFlow.
• Graduate degree (MBA, MSc or Master’s, PHD), an asset.
• Game industry experience, an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong quantitative background.