Senior Data Scientist | Activision Blizzard Media

4 Months ago • 4 Years + • Data Analyst • $92,920 PA - $171,814 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision Blizzard Media seeks a Senior Data Scientist to contribute to innovative advertising experiences for its vast player base. Responsibilities include leveraging metrics and machine learning (e.g., reinforcement learning, time series forecasting) to measure player behavior and build data products for the advertising platform. The role involves presenting recommendations to senior management, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Game Studios), and improving research and analytics within the Data Science team. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and programming skills (Python, SQL), along with experience in experimental design and statistical modeling.
Must have:
  • Master's degree in quantitative field
  • 4+ years experience in statistical analysis and machine learning
  • Deep understanding of experimental design and statistical models
  • Proficient in Python and SQL
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Prior experience in advertising data products
  • Experience with game studios
  • Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP)
  • Familiarity with data processing (Spark, Flink) and storage systems (S3, Redshift, Bigquery)
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

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Job Title: Senior Data Scientist

Reports To: Senior Director, Data Science and Analytics

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) 

Activision Blizzard Media and King (a part of Activision-Blizzard) are building a new team to introduce innovative, impactful, and rewarding advertising experiences to our huge audience of highly engaged players and create powerful marketing solutions embraced by the world's biggest marketers. Activision Blizzard Media is seeking a passionate Data Scientist interested in pushing the boundaries of mobile game analytics and advertising product performance.

Your role within our Kingdom

  • Leverage understanding of metrics, testing methodology, and business strategy to help define the company's roadmap.

  • Promote and use advanced machine learning and statistical modeling techniques (e.g., reinforcement learning, time series forecasting, causal methods) to provide precise measurements of our player base and build data products that power our advertising platform.

  • Present and visualize recommendations clearly and concisely to senior management for decision-making.

  • Partner with key cross-functional teams and leadership, including Product, Engineering, and Game Studios.

  • Proactively identify and lead improvements to the execution of research and analytics within the Data Science team.

Skills to create thrills

  • Masters degree in Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

  • 4+ years of work experience using statistical analysis and machine learning, coding, and querying data

  • Deep understanding of experimental design, machine learning concepts, and statistical models. Experience translating product and business needs into the appropriate modeling or statistical framework. 

  • You are methodological and practical. You are able to prioritize and assist with business requests such as analyzing A/B tests, unexpected user behavior, complex interaction dynamics, etc. 

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Engineering, Business Strategy, Game Studios) daily. 

  • Proficient in coding (Python, SQL) and computer science fundamentals. 

  • Familiar with data pipelining tools and automation systems. Comfortable partnering with data engineering and software engineers to define data requirements and needs

Bonus points

  • Prior experience in advertising data products 

  • Prior experience working with game studios

  • Experience working within cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)

  • Familiar with data processing (e.g., Spark, Flink, Hive) and storage systems (e.g., S3, Redshift, Bigquery) at large scale

About Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes

King strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 

Making the World Playful

Making the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun?

Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better.

So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.

Applications needs to be in English.

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We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $92,920.00 - $171,814.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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