Data Scientist

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Data Scientist for a hybrid opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension.

Join our client’s team as a pivotal member, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the understanding of player dynamics and game performance. In this role, you’ll conduct advanced statistical analyses and develop predictive models that integrate survey data with game telemetry. You will collaborate closely with game analysts and researchers to explore relationships between player sentiment, experience, engagement, and monetization.

This is an on-site hybrid role based in Los Angeles, CA. Onward Search provides benefits for 40-hour work weeks and weekly paychecks (W2) for the duration of the contract.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Data Scientist Responsibilities:

• Conduct exploratory data analysis on both ordinal and continuous data to extract actionable insights.

• Develop and test hypotheses regarding the interplay between sentiment and player engagement/monetization.

• Build and refine models that connect sentiment data with player telemetry, focusing on longitudinal datasets.

• Transform and prepare complex datasets for analysis, addressing challenges like multicollinearity and missing data.

• Consult on survey design to enhance data collection and analysis outcomes.

• Partner with analysts and researchers to document findings and improve data science products.

• Train team members to utilize and maintain data science models and products.

Data Scientist Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.S., or B.S.) in Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, Math, or a related field, with relevant industry experience.

• Proficiency in Python and SQL for large-scale data analysis in distributed environments.

• Experience with causal inference methods and modeling longitudinal sentiment data.

• Skilled in handling complex survey datasets and familiar with survey methodology and longitudinal study design.

• Experience with player-facing survey programs and tools like R, Q, or SPSS (preferred).

• Strong communication skills for effectively sharing insights with cross-functional teams (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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