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Senior Data Scientist, Player Experience, Core Games
11 months ago
Who We Are
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.
At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Product & Live Services Core Games Insights team dedicated to supporting 2K core games, including titles developed by Gearbox, Firaxis, and more! On this team, you will be a lead data authority contributing directly to the design and growth of exciting new games by helping Firaxis and the publishing business optimize gameplay and player engagement. You will work closely with Firaxis and product leadership to craft, guide, implement, and optimize player experience through a rich insight roadmap that fulfills our designer’s vision and product strategy.
What You Will Do
- Leverage a mixed background of expertise and experience that crosses product and business analytics, applied data science (e.g. A/B testing, experimentation, and predictive modeling), and product management knowledge to deliver against a robust insights roadmap.
- Develop, test, and articulate a clear understanding of opportunities for a game feature and economy optimization, iterations, and improvements that best drive player acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization.
- Research and implement models to deeply understand and improve in-game experiences for our players (e.g., gameplay/balance tuning, player segmentation/clustering, etc.)
- Partner with and regularly present insights to key strategic business partners (e.g., Growth Strategy, Marketing, Product Development)
- Ensure alignment of goals and outcomes as the development of games and post-content releases are changed.
- Liaise with partner Data Engineering and QA teams to define and ensure delivery of high-quality data capture (telemetry) and self-serve business intelligence tools
Who We Believe Will Be An Outstanding Fit
- You have a shown foundation with technical breadth and expertise in the domains of statistics, machine learning, and data analytics
- You are a solution-oriented, creative problem solver, a self-starter with the passion and enthusiasm to drive impact and build whatever is necessary along the way.
- Passion and experience with games developed by Firaxis
- You’re able to optimally balance problem-solving from a technical solution standpoint while also providing transparency through concise partner communications
- Demonstrated ability in data analytics, data science, machine learning, or applied science/research roles.
- Experience in applying statistical analysis, machine learning, and experimentation design within a consumer-facing business
- Proficient in Python or R programming
- Proficient in relational databases and SQL. Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, NoSQL databases
- Proficient with the creation of rich data visualizations and visual story-telling, using platforms such as Tableau
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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