Scopely is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Monopoly GO! game team in our Culver City studio hub on a hybrid basis, or remotely in California.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
Monopoly GO! is our new casual game and a key franchise that has become Scopely’s largest game, enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.
What You Will Do
As a Senior Data Scientist on the Game Integrity Team, you will play a crucial role in protecting our players by leveraging data to stay ahead of potential threats. You'll use your expertise in data science and exploration to anticipate and counteract the actions of bad actors. You will report directly to the Game Integrity Vertical owner. Day to day responsibilities may include:
- Develop data-driven tools and products supported through machine learning technologies
- Analyze player behavior to better understand how bad actors impact economy, game progression, social behavior, and player sentiment
- Answer performance-related questions & generate reports/dashboards through exploratory data analyses and ad-hoc reporting
- Design and implement AB tests, forecasting models, clustering models, and other statistical models which help us understand player behavior and trends
- Collaborate with partners across the organization to gather requirements, design project plans, choose the right approaches, and define success criteria
- Provide technical expertise throughout the product life cycle, from design and implementation to feature delivery, while continuously improving technical quality and efficiency
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of experience working in data science, within free-to-play gaming industry
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and presentation skills, including the ability to: Analyze situations and determine the best metrics for a situation, conceptualize player behavior based on data, identify strategies for understanding behavior when data doesn’t exist
- Experience with Python, BI Presentation tools (Looker), and data visualization (Plotly, etc)
- Experience prototyping statistical models for analysis or productionalization
- Experience creating and analyzing A/B tests
- Experience working standardized tools in a cloud data environment like GCS, AWS, or Azure
- Strong understanding and experience applying ML and AI to improve business understanding and product development
Bonus Points
- A passion for playing F2P mobile games is a huge plus
- Familiarity with Anti-Cheat and Game Integrity disciplines
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $145,000 - $220,000, plus equity, bonus and benefits including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time-off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!", “Star Trek Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
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