Senior Data Scientist, Supercell

Senior Data Scientist, Supercell

Company Supercell
Job title Senior Data Scientist
Job location Helsinki, Finland
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Lead initiatives to analyze game economy and player engagement, aiming to boost overall long-term performance for Clash of Clans.
  • Enhance experimentation capabilities through sound experiment design and the use of key statistical methods, including econometrics, causal inference, Bayesian modeling, and A/B testing.
  • Collaborate with the Game Design, LiveOps, and Monetization teams to analyze game performance, providing clear insights to guide the game’s future direction.
  • Promote a hypothesis-driven insights culture within Supercell, merging creative intuition with analytical prowess to achieve operational excellence.
  • Mentor fellow team members, enhancing their technical skills, communication abilities, and collaboration effectiveness.

Requirements & Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in data science roles within the entertainment or platform industry or related fields (e.g., virtual economy, platform economy, product data science).
  • Proven track record in leading significant investigations into virtual economy and products using hypothesis-driven insights and experimentation methods.
  • Deep understanding of the data science workflow, including experimental design and key statistical methods, with strong communication skills for complex topics.
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, Python, Julia) and SQL, with familiarity with data engineering tools (dbt, Spark, Databricks).
  • Passion for mentoring team members, and recognizing teaching as a pathway to growth.
  • Background in gaming and knowledge of the free-to-play business model preferred; similar experience in related industries is also valued.

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