Epic Games · 16 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist (FamXP)
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expEpic Games is a leading company in game development and engine technology, known for its collaborative and innovative work environment. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytics initiatives for Family Experience and Trust & Safety, focusing on transforming business questions into actionable insights while ensuring data privacy and security.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Own and deliver end-to-end analytics projects for Family Experience and Trust & Safety that drive team outcomes and measurably influence product/org outcomes, from problem framing through impact measurement; can range from telemetry implementation to reporting to automation (from Workato to ML)
Solve ambiguous Family Experience and Trust & Safety problems by designing analyses, evaluating options/tradeoffs, and making independent decisions that keep work moving in a dynamic environment
Execute team and product/org strategy through analytics planning: translate strategy into metrics, roadmaps/backlogs, and clear success criteria; contribute to setting team goals
Build and maintain production-quality metrics, dashboards, and data models that monitor safety, parental controls, and age-appropriate experiences across Epic’s ecosystem
Drive alignment around approach and outcomes with Trust & Safety, Product, Engineering, Legal, and Policy partners across the team and organization, managing expectations and trade-offs
Handle sensitive data related to minors and safety incidents with discretion, applying privacy/security best practices and Epic data governance requirements
Mentor others on the team and within the product/org: share best practices, review work, and raise the bar for how analytics is done
Qualification
Required
6-10 years of demonstrated ability to own and deliver analytics projects that execute team outcomes and influence product/org outcomes
Strong SQL skills (Python, PySpark a plus) and experience working with large-scale datasets; comfort in modern data environments (e.g., Snowflake/Databricks/Spark); familiarity with version control and workflow orchestration tools (Airflow or similar) is a plus
Proven ability to solve ambiguous problems and make independent decisions on team projects with minimal/no oversight
Experience turning messy data into production-quality metrics, dashboards, and data models that support operational monitoring and decision-making
Strong judgment handling sensitive or regulated data; working knowledge of privacy/security practices and relevant compliance concepts
Ability to execute team + product/org strategy via planning and prioritization; can translate goals into measurable outcomes and help set team goals
Track record of driving alignment and collaboration across immediate/adjacent teams and the broader product/org
Clear communicator who can align stakeholders through concise updates and documentation that drive decisions and action
Evidence of mentoring others on the team/product org (coaching, reviews, raising standards)
Domain strength in Trust & Safety and/or family experiences online (e.g., moderation, account safety, community health, fraud, or safety feature measurement)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health
Free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO
Sick time
Paid sabbatical
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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