Staff Data Scientist - Experimentation & Measurement

Sony Playstation Network • San Mateo, CA

89d • $153,300 - $229,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Decision Science team within the broader Data Science, Analytics, & Enablement (DSAE) organization at PlayStation. As a Data Scientist II, you will focus on designing and interpreting experiments to evaluate the impact of PS4 to PS5 user migration initiatives, growth marketing strategies, and broader campaign performance. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to embed experimentation into product development and decision-making.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Economics, or Econometrics. Other degrees in quantitative disciplines may be considered.
• 2-4 years of experience in a data science experimentation-focused role (less with PhD).
• Solid understanding of A/B testing concepts and foundational causal inference methods.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Broad and applied knowledge of statistical techniques and machine learning modeling methods.
• Ability to communicate data-driven insights to cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or knowledge of video games, gaming platforms, or player behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze A/B tests and quasi-experiments to assess the impact of various initiatives and campaigns.
• Support test setup, hypothesis development, and interpretation of results in partnership with product managers, engineers, and marketers.
• Independently retrieve and analyze data from complex data systems using SQL and Python.
• Translate experimental results into actionable recommendations that influence decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of experimentation best practices and tools.
• Stay current on developments in experimentation and causal inference and bring innovative thinking to your work.
• Share insights and collaborate with fellow data scientists to elevate experimentation capabilities across the team.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts for Sony products
• Bonus package eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Master's degree