Data Scientist, Game Analytics

Company: Niantic
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Do you want to help connect people all over the world, and work on a team building the next generation of planet scale AR games? We're looking for hardworking people to help our company become more data focused; folks with the ability to be dedicated, thorough, and independent while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• You will work with a team of hard-working analytics, data science professionals, and cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities, optimize product performance or go to market strategy.
• You will analyze large-scale structured and unstructured data; develop deep-dive analysis and models to drive player value.
• Translate quantitative findings in concise and clear messages to leadership and external partners.
• Have a "product first" mentality that aligns with our mission, values and strategy.
• Drive consensus; independently deliver data insights that drive cross-functional decisions across multiple teams.
• Be a hands-on self-starter and stay on top of data science methodologies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with SQL; deep knowledge using Python or R.
• Deep understanding of statistics, live product analytics, and modeling techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with A/B testing or randomized control trials.
• BA/BS in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, machine learning, economics or a related field.
• Graduate degree in relevant fields preferred but not required.
• 2+ years work experience in data science or relevant role.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a quantitative field: statistics, operations research, computer science, informatics, engineering, applied mathematics, economics, etc.
• Industry experience in social, community or gaming products.
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to synthesize, simplify and explain problems to different types of audience, including executives.

Join the Niantic team!

Niantic is the world's leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction.

Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015 with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokmon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokmon GO, and recently released third title, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.

Niantic is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.

We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Bellevue, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hamburg, and Zurich.

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