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Lead Data Scientist
3 years ago
Job Title:
Lead Data ScientistRequisition ID:
R002733Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Data Scientist, Marketing Analytics
Reporting To: Director, Marketing Analytics
Department: Marketing Analytics
Location: Santa Monica, California
Your Platform
Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall ® , Tony Hawk ®, Guitar Hero ®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders ™ and Call of Duty ® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.
And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.
We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.
Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your Mission
The Lead Data Scientist will work closely with a number of stakeholders within the Marketing organizations to deliver world-class advanced analytics analyses of marketing activities and estimating their impact on sales. These projects will include, but are not limited to, Media Mix Model, Analysis of Covariance (test & control), Attribution Modeling of disaggregate event-stream data.
We have a tremendous amount of data on how gamers play our games. We need, however, an expert who has the passion, experience, skills and ability to turn that data into action.
This role includes but is not limited to the following tasks/duties:
Some tips to remember:
- Be the media measurement thought-leader and own the definition of KPI measuring, providing recommendations on new statistical/machine-learning approaches based on research and testing.
- Maintain, add feature functionality, validate and socialize advanced attribution models to optimize marketing mix
- Integrate with existing machine learning pipelines on propensity scoring and LTV projection to granularize the understanding of user journey and customer value
- Establish through testing and experimentation the right statistical approach to delivering analytics insights
- Provide thoroughly documented work products to enable smooth operations in production
- Interpret and visualize model estimates and diagnostics
- Work with senior management to answer strategic business questions through the use of behavioral data
- Ability to delvier MVP and hit deadlines is a must
Player Profile
We are looking for a leader with expert knowledge working with big data, who is open to developing new processes to propel the business forward from an efficienty and quality standpoint.
Here are some tips:
- 5+ years of experience in database mining/marketing with very large, complex and multi-dimensional datasets.
- 2+ years of direct experience working in ad-tech with a proven track record of media mix modeling and optimization
- Must be able to synthesize disparate data to mine and communicate insights
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a proven track record of working across all levels of the organization.
- Experience with large individual customer behavioral data sets (gaming, retail, financial services) and expertise in communication channel best practices, including multi-channel marketing.
- Technical mastery in advanced database mining tools such as SQL and SAS/R/Python (any of the three) with the ability to coach and train others on best practice.
- Understanding of the evolving media landscape with a perspective on navigating privacy considertion and attribution in a user-level data starved environment
- Experience working within a clean-room like Google ADH a plus
- Gaming experience particularly a plus
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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