Sr. Data Scientist

About the role

We Are Looking for a Sr. Data Scientist, Gaming
Open World was incubated within gaming firm Loaded and is a full-service, community-minded marketing agency connecting brands and developers with gamers around the world.
Our Research & Data Analytics (R/DA) team is building the next generation of player intelligence for the gaming industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale behavioral gaming datasets to uncover patterns in player behavior, engagement, retention, and cross-game activity
• Develop statistical models and analytical frameworks to serve as the foundation for our data products and insights
• Translate complex behavioral data into clear, actionable recommendations that inform marketing, product, and community strategy for Open World’s campaigns team and our publisher and studio partners
• Communicate analytical findings through clear narratives, data visualizations, and presentations for both internal stakeholders and external clients
• Collaborate with research and product teams to integrate behavioral data with survey and community sentiment to generate a more complete view of gamer decision-making
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal and client-facing analytical tools, workflows, and methodologies that support the continued growth of behavioral datasets and scalable insights

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics roles
• Strong experience working with large behavioral datasets and complex data environments
• Advanced proficiency in Python or R (or similar tools) for statistical analysis and modeling
• Experience building models such as clustering, classification, regression, and predictive modeling; machine learning experience a plus, but curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience translating complex analyses into clear narratives through data visualization, presentations, and written insights
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and collaborating with research, product, and strategy teams
• Hands-on experience managing projects and coordinating with internal stakeholders or clients
• Experience with SQL or querying large-scale datasets is a plus
• Interest in gaming, entertainment, or digital ecosystems

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
• Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Experience with data management and database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB

Skills

• Python/R programming
• Data wrangling and cleaning
• Statistical analysis and modeling
• Data visualization
• Machine learning
• Collaboration and communication

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance
• 401k plan with 4% company matching
• Flexible work schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Dog-Friendly Office
• Cell Phone, and Internet Service coverage
• Team Events

Pay

$110,000 – $130,000 (plus bonus)

Schedule

Flexible work schedule