Job Title:

Senior Manager, Data Science and Economics

Requisition ID:

R026276

Job Details:

• Reporting To: Director, Mobile Analytics
• Department: Global Analytics
• Location: Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid, in office - 3 days/week)

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Data Science Manager to join our Mobile Analytics team. The team’s goal is to put science into product and marketing decisions and help to make a better game for both players and the company. Your product of focus is Call of Duty Mobile, one of the top mobile shooters on the market with over 10M global daily active users. You will be the technical leader for the data science and economics discipline, with a strong supporting team.

Your first year responsibilities include:

• Partner with various product stakeholders to develop novel data science insights and solutions that directly impact feature roadmap, player retention and acquisition strategy, and economy.
• Act as the thought leader for data scientists on the team, holding the team to a high technical standard.
• Help the team to expand technical depth on areas including, but not limited to, experimentation, causal inference, and econometrics.
• Identify new opportunities in applying data science into product decisions and in-game economy policies, with an eye on evolving the team’s long-term competence.
• Help define the group’s data science and economics roadmap and resource plans.

Player Profile / Requirements:

• Ability to communicate complex results to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Team and impact oriented; ability to build collaborative relationships that lead to actionable solutions.
• Eager to lend expertise in every data and analytic conversation and be an advocate for data science in gaming.
• Expertise in econometrics, statistical inference, experimentation design and analysis.
• Experience in developing Machine Learning models and/or optimization models a plus.
• Proficient at performing analyses using R, Python, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of SQL; bonus for experience with big data tools and stacks.
• Advanced degree with a technical focus; PhD a plus.
• 10+ years of combined industry and research experience, with a minimum of 3 years in industry preferred.

Company / Culture:

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We are home to franchises including Call of Duty® , Crash Bandicoot™ , Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ , and Guitar Hero®. We aim to create an inclusive company and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply, email [email protected].

Rewards / Benefits:

Subject to eligibility, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
• Possible relocation assistance if the Company requires you to move for the job.

More information: https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/

Compensation:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $134,320.00 - $248,404.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Specific offers will be based on factors including experience, performance, and work location. Employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. New hire compensation is negotiable.