Data Scientist

Description

Are you looking for a team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent? You’ve found the right place!

Gameloft, the largest mobile-gaming development studio in Montreal, is seeking a Data Scientist to join its team.

Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Data Science, the successful candidate will work closely with the game’s stakeholders to further understand, model, predict, segment, and monetize Gameloft’s customers. The candidate will also collaborate with an international team of Data Scientists and contribute to Gameloft’s Data Science R&D program.

• Build both large systematic reports and one-off small pieces of analysis
• Provide on-going reporting and performance monitoring from multiple data sources
• Proactively develop new analyses and insights, to drive decisions and strategies for user acquisition, retention and monetization
• Debug and solve issues to ensure delivery of accurate metrics

Requirements

• Significant experience performing quantitative analysis, preferably for an Internet or technology company
• B.S. or B.A. in math, BI, economics, engineering or other technical field required (M.S. or Ph.D. is a strong plus)
• Software engineering skills, Python is a must-have
• Excellent SQL skills: extensive experience querying large, complex data sets
• Ability to create complex models and algorithms

Skills and Profile

• Understanding of advanced statistical methods
• Familiar with machine-learning techniques
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet changing deadlines and priorities on multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working in both individual and team settings
• Strong English level is a must (written and oral)
• Strong interest for video games

*Important*

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

Why work for Gameloft?

• Join one of the most exciting sectors today and collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
• Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
• Opportunity to learn in a professional environment with passionate people
• Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other countries and cultures on a daily basis
• Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits (high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies, etc.)
• Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance