Data Scientist

1 week ago

Redmond, WA, United States Kforce Full time
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA that is seeking a Data Scientist.Summary:In this role, you will drive insights that inform the Mojang strategy, with a focus on Player Care. You'll collaborate closely with the Player Care team to analyze support interactions, identify pain points, and recommend data-driven improvements to enhance player support experiences. You will also work with the broader data science team and cross-functional partners, actively contributing to business metrics reporting and integrating player care insights into key decision-making processes. Beyond your primary responsibilities supporting Player Care, you will also assist with other out-of-game player contact points (social media and consumer products). Specific responsibilities include making recommendations to optimize business performance and evaluating the impact of various programs and initiatives on critical metrics, including tying out of game activities to in-game metrics. The ideal candidate will have experience with statistical analysis, data visualization tools, and strong communication skills to translate insights into actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Key projects:
  • Partner with Player Care team and PADI data engineering to turn our Player Care data into actionable insights
  • Identify key learnings from your analysis and synthesize them into recommendations for stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with other PADI data scientists to incorporate support findings into relevant major analyses and franchise beats
  • Conduct data analysis as requested for stakeholder groups across Marketing and Consumer Products, including understanding ROI of out-of-game initiatives and optimizing for in-game metrics
  • Be self-driven and show ability to deliver on ambiguous projects with incomplete or dirty data
Skills
  • 5 years of experience in data analytics
  • 5 years of experience with SQL, bonus if familiar with SparkSQL, Databricks, or Azure Data Explorer
  • 2 years of experience with dashboarding tools; PowerBI preferred
  • No experience with model building
  • Machine learning experience
  • Proficient in Python, bonus if familiar with PySpark
  • Able to work in a collaborative, diverse and fast-paced team
  • Excellent analytical, and problem-solving skills and autonomy when faced with solving data problems
  • Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills
  • Interest in games, bonus if experience in gaming industry
  • Must be local to Seattle area


The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."

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