Data Scientist - Pikmin Bloom

Niantic/Scopely is seeking a talented and passionate Data Scientist to join our team in Tokyo. As a Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and growth of our live games. You will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and recommendations to enhance our game's performance and user experience. Statistical proficiency and business intelligence experience are crucial for effective communication and data-driven decision-making. Familiarity with Looker is a big plus.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improving gameplay, engagement, and monetization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game designers, product managers, and engineers, to define and prioritize data-driven objectives and strategies.
• Create and deliver regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and statistical models to support predictive analytics and forecasting.
• Collaborate with the game engineering team to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability for analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data science and business intelligence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related disciplines).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar and data analytics focused role.
• Solid understanding of business intelligence concepts, methodologies, and tools. Familiarity with Looker or similar business intelligence platforms is a plus.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.
• Ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for gaming and familiarity with Niantic games is highly desirable.
• Business Proficiency in both Japanese and English is preferred.

Join our team and contribute to the success of Niantic games by leveraging your data science expertise to drive data-informed decision-making and enhance the player experience !!

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
 
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
 
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com

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