Senior Principal Data Scientist
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Data Analytics & StrategyJob Description:
We are looking for a visionary Senior Principal Data Scientist to join Central Analytics where you will lead our most advanced data science efforts to model our game systems quantify player behavior and set the standards for experimentation across King.
Youll collaborate closely with Central Analytics Business Analysts and the broader Strategy & Central Analytics group (including Strategy and Market Intelligence Performance Marketing Analytics and Business Performance Tools & Reporting). Working cross-functionally with Product Data Science Finance and Tech youll help shape the future of Kings data-driven decision-making.
As one of the most senior members of the Data Science community youll mentor others drive innovation and influence both business strategy and analytical culture across King.
Your Role Within Our Kingdom
- Lead Game System Modelling: Design and evolve models to understand inflows/outflows monetization and economy dynamics across multiple games and products.
- Advance Player Understanding: Lead the development of comprehensive player models collaborating with Player Research to deeply understand engagement motivations and long-term retention.
- Set Experimentation Standards: Define best practices for experimentation across the company from hypothesis validation to impact extrapolation ensuring methodological rigor and consistency.
- Shape Strategic Decisions: Partner with Strategy and Finance to drive simulations market analyses and M&A evaluations translating analytical insight into strategic advantage.
- Drive Innovation: Initiate and lead R&D efforts exploring novel modelling approaches and fostering partnerships with academia and research institutions.
- Mentor and Uplift: Guide and mentor Data Scientists across King promoting technical excellence analytical rigor and continuous learning.
- Collaborate Broadly: Build strong partnerships with Business Analysts Product Data Scientists and technical teams to align data science initiatives with company priorities.
Skills to Create Thrills
- Education: PhD or Masters in Data Science Statistics Computer Science or related field.
- Experience: 10 years in applied data science or analytics with a proven record of shaping models and frameworks that drive measurable business growth.
- Expertise: Deep understanding of statistical modelling machine learning and experimentation design.
- Tools: Mastery of Python R and SQL; experience mentoring teams in these technologies.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects influence across teams and mentor senior peers.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical insights into clear business recommendations.
- Innovation: Demonstrated curiosity and drive to explore new techniques and lead R&D initiatives.
Tasty Bonus Points
- Thought leadership in game analytics or data science (publications talks or patents).
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives impacting multiple games or business domains.
- Deep knowledge of Kings data ecosystem (e.g. BigQuery Looker Airflow).
- Passion for gaming and a track record of using data to enhance player experience and business performance.
About King
With a mission of Making the World Playful King is a leading interactive entertainment company with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the worlds most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise as well as other mobile game hits such as Farm Heroes Saga. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. King part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has Kingsters in Stockholm Malmö London Barcelona Berlin Dublin San Francisco New York Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at by following us on LinkedIn @lifeatkingon Instagram or @kinggameson X.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Machine Learning
- Python
- Data Science
- AI
- R
- Research Experience
- Sensors
- Drug Discovery
- Research & Development
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Analysis Skills
- Toxicology Experience
About Company
Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, ... View more
