Remote Senior Data Scientist

Description:

• Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio focused on creating the most fun games in the world, including the acclaimed game MARVEL SNAP.
• The studio operates remotely, allowing talented individuals from across the United States to join the team.
• The Data Team at Second Dinner plays a crucial role in using data to enhance player experiences and inform strategic decisions.
• The Senior Data Scientist will report to the VP of Data and AI and will collaborate with various teams to enhance game experiences and drive growth.
• Responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities, improving live operations, defining actionable metrics, applying analytics and machine learning techniques, leading experimentation, and contributing to the vision and strategy for data and analytics.

Requirements:

• An advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field is required.
• Expertise in SQL and Python is necessary.
• Extensive experience in data science and analytics is essential.
• Candidates must have significant experience in experimentation for consumer-facing product features or live operations, including A/B testing and causal inference.
• Experience in developing personalized recommendation systems is required.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences are necessary.
• The ability to partner with stakeholders for product improvement and innovation is essential.
• Experience with fundamental ETL/ELT processes is required.
• A demonstrated success in a collaborative cross-functional work environment is necessary.
• A passion for mobile games and a mindset for serving a diverse global player base are required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans are provided, with Second Dinner covering 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for dependents for many plans.
• A 401(k) contribution plan is available with no waiting period.
• The position offers 16 weeks of paid parental leave with no waiting period.
• A home office improvement bonus is provided.
• Paid vacation and sick time are included.
• Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions are covered each benefits plan year.
• The company operates on a remote-first basis with core overlap hours between 10 AM and 4 PM PT.
• There is a company-wide shutdown during the Winter Holiday (Dec 25-Jan 1) and Summer Holiday (week of July 4).
• Employees can participate in company events, including an in-person Summer all-hands gathering, a holiday party, an annual camping event, and various virtual events throughout the year.