Insight Global is looking for a Data Scientist to join a large AAA gaming company remotely in Canada for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity. As a part of the Data and Analytics team, you will be supporting some of the largest game titles on a cutting-edge project to find mathematically vigorous new ways of getting games in hands. This team is fast-paced, and passion driven, and requires a Data Scientist that is flexible to drive value, work in an agile environment, and who wants to make immediate impact. The focus of this team is mobile growth analytics, specifically supporting financial data analysis of spend for marketing on live mobile titles. You will be working on all facets of Data Science in a live service product marketing environment, from MMM (Marketing Mix Modelling), LTV (life time value), DAU (daily active users), churn prediction and incrementality. Further, you will be expected to work beyond your scope and be involved in making and tweaking dashboards alongside the customer, basic SQL and excel, and some data engineering capacities alongside the data engineers. These additional capabilities outside the standard are what enables this team to drive impact. Customization of models will be common, and there is a lot of opportunity to improve capabilities. This is a cross-functional role and will involve interacting with other teams and skillsets on a daily basis.
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PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field or 3+ years relevant professional experience
Experience with modelling KPIs that drive a live product, specifically: MMM (Marketing Mix Modelling), LTV (life time value), DAU (daily active users), churn prediction and incrementality
Experience working in the marketing field for a product that is a live service and measuring effectiveness of marketing with the data available
Deep understanding of Bayesian testing statistics for incrementality
Well versed in Python
Well versed in SQL
Superior verbal, visual, and written communication skills to educate and work with cross-functional teams
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.