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Activision · 1 week ago

Senior Manager, Data Science and Economics

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $248K/yr

10+ years exp

Activision is a leading developer and publisher in the gaming industry, known for iconic franchises like Call of Duty. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Data Science and Economics to lead the Mobile Analytics team, focusing on data-driven insights to enhance player retention and acquisition strategies.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partner with various product stakeholders to develop novel data science insights and solutions that directly impact feature roadmap, player retention and acquisition strategy, and economy

Act as the thought leader for data scientists on the team, holding the team to a high technical standard

Help the team to expand technical depth on areas including, but not limited to, experimentation, causal inference, and econometrics

Identify new opportunities in applying data science into product decisions and in-game economy policies, with an eye on evolving the team’s long-term competence

Help define the group’s data science and economics roadmap and resource plans

Qualification

Data ScienceEconometricsMachine LearningStatistical InferenceExperimentation DesignRPythonSQLBig Data ToolsTechnical LeadershipCollaboration

Required

The ability to communicate complex results to a wide variety of stakeholders

Team and impact oriented, ability to build collaborative relationships effectively that leads to actionable solutions for the business

Eager to lend your expertise in every data and analytic conversation and be an advocate for data science in gaming

Expertise in econometrics, statistical inference, experimentation design and analysis

Experience in developing Machine Learning models and/or optimization models a plus

Proficient at performing analyses using R, Python, or similar tools

Working knowledge of SQL, bonus for experience with big data tools and stacks

Advanced degree with a technical focus; PhD a plus

10+ years of combined industry and research experience, with a minimum of 3 years in industry preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance

401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance

Company

Activision

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Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.

Founded in 1979

Santa Monica, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.activision.com/

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