Nexon America · 23 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expNexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help enhance the game business through data-driven insights and advanced machine learning algorithms, focusing on improving player experience, retention, and monetization.
GamingInformation TechnologyInternetPC GamesPublishingSoftware
Responsibilities
Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data visualization and data mining to tell the story behind numbers and find relevant insights for partners and leadership
Build and evaluate the ML models and statistical methods to provide Insight & Recommendation and solve the business problems
Establish scalable, automated processes for large scale data extraction, model development, model validation, model deployment, and its monitoring
Research and develop state-of-the-art machine learning, data mining, statistical modeling solutions, and language models to understand game business and key business behaviors, such as player acquisition, retention, and monetization
Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of the models and analysis results, and present the results to the stakeholders clearly and effectively
Work closely with other data scientists, data analysts, data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide valuable insights, and advanced solutions
Mentor other engineers and scientists and contribute to their growth by providing guidance and advice
Lead the improvement of the team’s process
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven professional working experience as a Data Scientist or related field (Advanced degrees may substitute for part of the required experience.)
Expertise in machine learning and statistical analysis approaches such as classification, clustering, regression, statistical inference, collaborative filtering, natural language processing, experimental design, social networking analysis, etc
Experience managing advanced analytics projects which solve complex analytical problems using data exploration and analysis skills
Experience working with unstructured data (e.g., text, logs, JSON, images)
Expertise in evaluating, automating, deploying, and monitoring models in production systems
A true passion for understanding customer behavior on-platform and in-game
Expert analytical and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to innovate and work with strong initiative
Strong skills in statistical methods (e.g. hypothesis testing, time series modeling)
Strong SQL skills and strong Python skills; familiarity with Jupyter Notebook
Familiar with modern data platforms, and cloud systems (e.g. Snowflake, AWS)
Preferred
MS/PhD Preferred in quantitative discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field)
Professional large language models and MLOps experience is a plus
Online gaming experience is a BIG PLUS!
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children
Annual employer contribution to a health savings account
Company paid hospital indemnity benefits
Company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits
Access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan with a company match
Pet insurance
Monthly wellness credit
Lunchtime yoga
Language classes
Bi-monthly catered lunches
Monthly happy hours
Well-stocked snack bar
Paid time off
Sick days
Company holidays
Year-end break
Company
Nexon America
Nexon is building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$61.94MKey Investors
Insight Partners
2022-02-06Post Ipo Equity
2012-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2011-12-14IPO
Leadership Team
J
Jung Hyun
CEO
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