Junior Data Scientist

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Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a curious and motivated Junior Data Scientist to join our central Data Science team. This role involves taking ownership of existing data science tools and pipelines, ensuring their smooth operation, documentation, and continuous improvement. Over time, you will advance to building new models and working on data-driven initiatives, gaining end-to-end experience from understanding player behavior to improving ML models affecting millions of players.
Must have:
  • Own and maintain existing ML/AI models, data pipelines, and tools.
  • Monitor, debug, and optimize data science solutions.
  • Use SQL and Python for data exploration and performance tracking.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and product managers.
  • Support internal adoption and development of GenAI tools.
  • Hold an MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or Statistics.
  • Possess 0-2 years of experience in data science or analytical roles.
  • Demonstrate strong SQL and Python skills with project experience.
  • Have a solid understanding of computer science, statistics, and machine learning.
  • Knowledge of A/B testing and product experimentation.
Good to have:
  • Experience with Airflow
  • Experience with FastAPI
  • Experience with Snowflake
  • Experience with BigQuery
  • Experience with MLflow
  • Experience with AWS
  • Experience with Github
  • Experience with Docker
  • Experience with APIs
  • Experience with MCPs
  • Experience with LangChain
Perks:
  • Mentorship from a seasoned central AI and Data Science team.
  • Opportunity to own and improve existing ML pipelines.
  • Exposure to AI/GenAI technologies and practical applications.
  • Collaborative, humble, and fun work environment with real impact.

Job Details

Description

We’re looking for a curious and motivated Junior Data Scientist to join our central Data Science team. You’ll take ownership of existing data science tools and pipelines – ensuring they run smoothly, are well-documented, and are continuously improved. Over time, you’ll grow into more advanced work, including building new models and working on new data-driven initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to work end-to-end: from understanding player behavior to improving ML models that affect millions of players.

What You’ll Do:

  • Own & Maintain Pipelines: Take responsibility for existing ML/AI models, data pipelines, and tools. Monitor, debug, and optimize as needed.
  • Learn & Improve: Deep-dive into existing solutions to understand how they work and propose improvements.
  • Work with Data: Use SQL and Python to explore game data, track and detect changes in performance, and support decision-making.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work with data engineers, data scientists, analysts, product managers, and engineers to support ongoing projects and business needs.
  • Grow Your Skills: With mentorship and support, gradually take on more complex problems, including modeling and experiment design.
  • Contribute to AI/GenAI Initiatives: Support internal adoption and development of GenAI tools and explore ways to integrate them into our internal decision-making products.

Why Join Us?

  • Learn from a seasoned central AI and Data Science team supporting all our mobile games.
  • Own and improve existing data science and machine learning pipelines used across our portfolio.
  • Gain exposure to AI/GenAI technologies and practical applications in gaming.
  • Work in a collaborative, humble, and fun environment where you’ll have real impact.

Requirements

  • MSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Statistics, or equivalent
  • 0–2 years of experience in a data science, machine learning engineering, or analytical role.
  • Strong SQL and Python skills, with some hands-on project or internship experience.
  • Eagerness to take ownership, troubleshoot, and improve existing systems.
  • A solid understanding of computer science, statistics, and machine learning, and a passion for using data to solve real problems.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of A/B testing and product experimentation.
  • Bonus: Experience with any of the following – Airflow, FastAPI, Snowflake, BigQuery, MLflow, AWS, Github, Docker, APIs, MCPs, LangChain.

What Success Looks Like:

In your first 6–12 months, you’ll:

  • Fully own and maintain several key pipelines and models used by the business.
  • Build strong relationships across game studios and central teams.
  • Show consistent growth by taking on more complex tasks and proposing meaningful improvements.

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About The Company

PLAYSTUDIOS is a public company and a leader in the field of social gaming, established by experienced entrepreneurs with exceptional expertise in the fields of gaming, graphic engines, and online social interaction. At PLAYSTUDIOS, we are developing a revolutionary social gaming platform aimed at reshaping the way people from all segments play online. Our flagship apps are consistently rated among the Top-20 Grossing apps in the Apple App Store in our category! PLAYSTUDIOS maintains R&D teams and game studios in the US, Israel, Serbia, and Asia. We are a dynamic, young-minded, Dog-Friendly environment. You’ll work with talented engineers, game designers, and other leaders working together to change the face of social gaming!

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