Data Scientist
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Business Intelligence and Analytics
Job Description Apply Now
Data Scientist positions offer a dynamic opportunity for professionals passionate about leveraging data to drive business and product innovation, particularly within the gaming and digital entertainment industries. As a Data Scientist, you will be a key contributor to high-impact analytics and insights teams, focusing on understanding player behavior, engagement trends, and overall product performance. This role is especially suited for those who excel at applying advanced statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and experimentation to generate actionable insights that inform business strategy and product direction.
Working as a Data Scientist provides the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, design, and analytics, all striving to solve complex business challenges. Your expertise in translating ambiguous questions into structured analytical approaches will be vital as you communicate findings to senior stakeholders and help shape data-driven decision-making processes. The role emphasizes the importance of scalable data science practices, robust analytical frameworks, and the continual advancement of methodologies and tools that support long-term organizational growth.
In this Data Scientist position, your day-to-day responsibilities will involve leading statistical analysis and experimentation designed to uncover patterns in player behavior and monetization. You will build and refine predictive models using large-scale data from game telemetry and external sources, with the goal of providing strategic insights that enhance user engagement and product performance. Your ability to independently manage complex projects, influence broader strategy, and clearly articulate analytical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences will be crucial for success.
The ideal candidate for the Data Scientist opening will possess a strong academic background in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Machine Learning. A Ph.D. or Master’s degree is highly valued, but equivalent combinations of education and practical experience are also considered. Demonstrated expertise in Python and SQL is required, along with experience working in large-scale or distributed data environments. Familiarity with developing and deploying machine learning models in production settings, as well as a deep understanding of experimentation, causal inference, and advanced analytical methods beyond standard A/B testing, are essential qualifications.
Joining a leading organization as a Data Scientist brings a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. You’ll also benefit from career development opportunities and the support of a dedicated engagement manager committed to your professional growth. The company’s industry reputation is reinforced by more than 25 years of proven expertise and recognition as a multi-year award winner for staffing excellence.
Working as a Data Scientist in Los Angeles, California, offers the added advantage of being part of a vibrant and innovative tech ecosystem, renowned for its contributions to the gaming and digital entertainment sectors. This location provides ample opportunities for professional networking, skill development, and exposure to cutting-edge projects that make a tangible impact on user experiences worldwide.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our organization complies with governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for civil rights laws and regulations, and we encourage employees to voluntarily self-identify their demographic information. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and will not impact your application or employment status. All information obtained will remain confidential and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If you are a motivated Data Scientist seeking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking analytics team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting full-time opportunity in Los Angeles, California. Click the application button to take the next step in your career and become part of an award-winning organization dedicated to your growth and success.
Data Scientist - Summary- Lead advanced analytics and experimentation within a high-impact team focused on player behavior and product performance in gaming and digital entertainment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business strategy and decision making through data-driven insights.
- Work with large-scale data to uncover engagement and monetization trends, supporting organizational growth.
- Design and execute advanced statistical analyses and experiments to understand user engagement and monetization.
- Develop predictive models and analytical frameworks utilizing game telemetry and external datasets.
- Translate complex business questions into structured, actionable analytical projects.
- Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product, design, engineering, and analytics teams to address strategic business challenges.
- Contribute to the development and scaling of data science practices and methodologies.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Dedicated engagement manager for professional support.
- Work with an award-winning organization recognized for staffing excellence.
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in large-scale or distributed data environments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement machine learning models in production.
- Deep knowledge of experimentation, causal inference, and advanced analytical methodologies.
- Strong project leadership and communication skills.
- Analytically driven with a passion for data-informed decision making.
- Experienced in gaming or digital entertainment analytics (preferred but not required).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communicator able to present complex findings to varied audiences.
- Based in Los Angeles, California, offering access to a leading tech and entertainment hub.
- Full-time employment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Inclusive and supportive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with civil rights laws.
- Legal disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Compliance with governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for civil rights laws and regulations.
Ready to make an impact as a Data Scientist? Click the application button to apply and join a forward-thinking analytics team in Los Angeles, California!