Data Scientist

Activision

Activision, headquartered in Santa Monica, is a leader in interactive entertainment known for franchises like Call of Duty and Guitar Hero. They aim to create unparalleled gaming experiences with diverse and creative teams. The Data Scientist role is critical in shaping game design and engagement strategies for their renowned titles.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Explore player behavior data to identify improvements for gameplay.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance player engagement.
• Develop analytics that impact game design and player retention.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure effective data instrumentation.
• Monitor metrics to assess gameplay and player experience health.
• Evaluate the impact of game balance changes using experimentation methods.
• Document and share insights to inform future game design.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Mental health and fitness programs, free and discounted games.
• Eligibility for relocation assistance.

This role requires you to have:

• Strong knowledge in SQL and R/Python for data analysis.
• Familiarity with AB testing and causal inference methods.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Statistics or Computer Science.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with predictive modeling.
• Ability to derive and communicate narratives from data.
• Understanding user engagement and monetization strategies.

Activision values diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. They provide equal opportunity without discrimination and offer reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. The company encourages applications from under-represented groups and those who may meet many but not all qualifications.