Data Scientist – Game Analytics, Niantic

Data Scientist - Game Analytics, Niantic

Company Niantic
Job title Data Scientist, Game Analytics
Job location Tokyo, Japan
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and interpret complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improving gameplay, engagement, and monetization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game designers, product managers, and engineers, to define and prioritize data-driven objectives and strategies.
  • Create and deliver regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and statistical models to support predictive analytics and forecasting.
  • Collaborate with the game engineering team to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability for analysis.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data science and business intelligence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.
  • Required in-office 3 days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related disciplines).
  • Solid understanding of business intelligence concepts, methodologies, and tools. Familiarity with Looker or similar business intelligence platforms is a plus.
  • Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.
  • Ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.
  • Passion for gaming and familiarity with Niantic games is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Japanese is also highly desirable.

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