Senior Data Scientist

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

Avalanche Studios Group seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead the Data & Analytics strategy for their upcoming AAA game, Contraband. This role involves developing and implementing analytics strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Data, Product, Creative, Tech), designing data models and pipelines, conducting A/B testing, creating dashboards, tracking KPIs, and communicating insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Success requires strong leadership, experience with live game environments, proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and visualization tools, and seamless collaboration with Microsoft's teams. The ideal candidate will champion data excellence through mentorship and training.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Data Science experience (gaming preferred)
  • Live game analytics strategy leadership
  • Advanced SQL, Python/R, data visualization expertise
  • Cross-functional collaboration & communication skills

Job Details

Avalanche Studios Group is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data team and drive the Data & Analytics strategy for Contraband, our upcoming AAA co-op open-world game and new IP published by Microsoft Xbox Game Studios!

This role will be responsible for owning and developing analytics strategies and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. It requires experience from live product environments, strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with our publishing partner, Microsoft. This is a key role that combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to ensure that Contraband delivers exceptional player experiences and meets its business goals.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and implement robust analytics strategies tailored to a live premium AAA game.
  • Collaborate with Data, Product, Creative, and Tech teams to align analytics efforts with broader project goals.
  • Design and implement advanced data models, pipelines, A/B tests and dashboards to monitor game performance and player behavior.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights that guide game and business decisions.
  • Ensure seamless communication and collaboration with Microsoft’s Business, Product, Data, and Tech teams to drive analytics success.
  • Promote a culture of data excellence by sharing best practices, mentoring the team, and providing training across the organization.
  • Design efficient and scalable analytics processes, conducting regular code and methodology reviews.

Who you are:

  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Scientist or a similar role, preferably in gaming or digital entertainment.
  • Proven experience leading analytics strategies for live games or similar live product environments, ideally in the premium AA or AAA gaming space.
  • Expertise in visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R.
  • Advanced SQL Skills: Writing complex, optimized SQL queries and understanding query performance tuning.
  • Experience collaborating across disciplines (Product, Creative, Tech) and with publishers.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to diverse audiences along with the ability to present technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  • A passion for gaming!
Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry (especially women) might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.

The Stockholm location
Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.

Our values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to apply
To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.

At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please not that relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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About The Company

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company, offering a rich portfolio of games from its divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction, including the Just Cause franchise, Rage 2, theHunter: Call of the Wild and Generation Zero. 


Avalanche Studios Group is committed to being a truly inclusive and sustainable workplace that creates innovative games through the power of our people’s creativity. All of Avalanche Studios Group games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. 


Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/

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