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Associate Data Scientist

Job Overview

Wargaming.net, a leading company in the area of free to play video games, are looking for an early career Data Scientist to join our Nicosia office.

As a member of the Wargaming analytics and business intelligence team, you will work closely with analysts and engineers to provide expertise in the areas of data modeling, data mining, discovery and machine learning.

Wargaming.net has over 150 million registered players and those players make over 4 million in-game purchases daily. This success is made possible by analyzing the billions of data points we collect each day, and creating new opportunities to increase player happiness.

Reports To

This role reports to the Lead Data Scientist, based in our Nicosia HQ.

What will you do?

• Employing a variety of techniques including statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining and business rules to analyze current and historical data in order to predict/prescribe future behavior and events
• Applying knowledge and understanding of statistical models to optimize player lifecycle management, relationship marketing and various areas of behavioral prediction and forecasting
• Conducting in-depth ad-hoc analytics and investigations in response to key business questions
• Creating customer scoring methods and models applicable to acquisition, retention and monetization
• Developing methods and models to identify potential fraudulent accounts
• Consulting with key stakeholders in publishing, development, and finance to recommend proper analysis to be done in order to address their business needs
• Collaborating with Data Science team in Minsk in the development of new models and methodologies
• Working with regional analysts, to supply them with model results that they can use to incorporate in their analysis
• Researching the latest tools, techniques, methods and models in the areas of predictive and prescriptive analytics, providing thought leadership in this area for both colleagues and constituents
• Communicating complex models in an effective way to stakeholders who might not have a strong understanding of statistics and programming
• Expecting challenging, interesting problems that frequently exercise your critical thinking

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors or a master’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or other quantitative field
• 1-2 years of experience in the field of data analysis, data science, or equivalent relevant experience
• Specific expertise in the areas of predictive modeling and data mining techniques
• Ability to manipulate large dataset and evaluate their quality and usefulness
• Familiar with big-data environments, structured and unstructured data and proficiency with SQL
• Statistical analysis experience required, preferably using Python, R, or Spark
• Demonstrated history of effective collaboration, communication, and problem solving skills

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Knowledge of Tableau desktop application is a plus
• Passion for online/digital multi-player gaming is a plus
• Foreign language skills, specifically Russian is a plus

About Wargaming:

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and 18 offices spread worldwide. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks and World of Warships, as well as World of Tanks Blitz — the critically acclaimed mobile tank shooter with cross-platform support.

A career in our company is always an interesting challenge, as well as the experience that you gain working together with world-class experts.

Are you up to the challenge?!

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