Senior Data Scientist

Epic Games

Epic Games is a leading global entity in game development and engine technology. They foster a collaborative and innovative environment where world-class talent thrives. With over 25 years in the industry, they continue to empower creators across diverse sectors. The Senior Data Scientist role supports Epic's mission by developing sophisticated machine learning models for their renowned gaming experiences.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop ML models to deliver personalized content recommendations in Fortnite.
• Transform raw data into production-ready ML models in partnership with backend teams.
• Conduct continuous evaluation and iteration of models to ensure ecosystem growth.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams for experimental design and testing.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Mental health program with free therapy and coaching.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave.
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years.

This role requires you to have:

• 5+ years of industry experience in live service video games.
• Proficiency in writing scalable ML pipelines with PySpark.
• Expertise in Python and version control systems like GitHub.
• Strong data modeling and architecture practices.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with CI/CD and orchestration tools such as Airflow.
• Passion for gaming and automation.

Epic Games promotes diversity and inclusivity, adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity policies. Recruitment agencies must have a negotiated agreement to submit candidates.