Role Overview
Zynga’s data science and analytics team uses data to model and predict user behavior, making games more personalized and fun to play. The team strives for a better understanding of players, which translates into challenges and features that delight them and increase social engagement within games.
What You Will Do
Work with large amounts of data to find opportunities to improve the experience for Zynga’s players, deliver analytics and data science projects aligned with the roadmap and product goals, and drive game studios to make quantitatively informed decisions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for gaming, experience in data science or analytics, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative field; Masters, MBA or PhD preferred
- 5+ years of work experience in data science or analytics roles
- Fluent in SQL; Solid experience with programming in Python; Adept in at least one visualization tool such as Tableau, or QlikView
- Demonstrable experience with some or all of the following: statistics, experimental design, machine learning, deep learning
- Experience in analyzing large datasets, preferably in a Hadoop or Spark environment, and deploying production ready systems at scale
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, analysts, and marketing to deliver unambiguous business impact
Benefits
- World-class benefits package
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick leave
- Flexible work arrangements
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