Senior Data Scientist, Game Analytics

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar Games is on the lookout for a talented Senior Data who possess a passion for both games, and big data.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of London. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Analytics team provide actionable insights to a wide variety of stakeholders across the organisation 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 with long-term strategic initiatives.
• Conduct proactive in-depth analysis and predictive modelling 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience in a data science or equivalent role required.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong quantitative background.
• Experience in writing production-stable code (preferably Python), pushing models and data pipelines to production, and iterating on models in production.

SKILLS

• Excellent data storytelling and visualization skills, able to effectively communicate insights to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in statistical theories such as probability, distributions, Bayesian statistics, causal inference.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, Data Mining, Clustering, and Classification.
• Experience using Python for machine learning / statistical analysis.
• Excellent SQL skills.
• Experience building dashboards using a BI platform, ideally Tableau.
• Experience using large, complex datasets.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relations and communicate with people at all hierarchical levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to reconcile technical and business perspectives.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• Ability to work well in a team, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude.
• Passion for Rockstar Games and our titles.

PLUSES

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

• Previous Video Game industry experience.
• Experience with Databricks and pySpark.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.