[Remote] Data Scientist 5 - Games

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a company dedicated to entertaining the world by pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Games Data Science and Engineering team, focusing on experimentation, modeling, and advanced data science initiatives to drive data-informed decisions in gaming.ResponsibilitiesPartner with games product and cloud gaming stakeholders (e.g., Games Product Management team, Games Social team, Controller team) on data science and ML initiatives (e.g., ML modeling, causal inference, experimentation etc)Lead the design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments that shape decision-making around Social, Controller, and Cloud Gaming at NetflixDevelop ML models to enhance player experience and core technology capabilities to enable new Controller, Cloud Gaming and Social experiencesProactively perform data exploration to identify opportunities for business impact and innovationServe as a strategic thought partner to product managers and engineers, directly influencing product direction and improving user experienceEffectively communicate research and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to influence and drive business impactBalance handling ad hoc requests while also driving strategic projects forwardSkillsAt least 5 years of experience with a PhD degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Econometrics, Mathematics, Engineering or a relevant quantitative field or 8+ years of experience with a Master degree in those fieldsAt least 2 years of experience working with engineering teams as a Data ScientistYou have statistical skills utilized in A/B testing, analyzing observational data, and statistical modelingYou have solid skills with applied ML modeling (e.g., deep neural networks) and assessmentYou are comfortable working with large data sets and analyzing complex data with SQL and other tools such as Python or RYou have good business acumen on product innovations and excellent problem solving skills to translate business requirements to data science problemsYou have a strong bias to action, delivering results quickly with iteration instead of waiting for perfectionYou are a fast learner and are comfortable with ambiguous requestsYou have exceptional communication skills and can manage stakeholder priorities directlyWilling to mentor junior data scientists on the team to accelerate team growthBenefitsHealth PlansMental Health supportA 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matchStock Option ProgramDisability ProgramsHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsFamily-forming benefitsLife and Serious Injury BenefitsPaid leave of absence programsFull-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time offFull-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time offCompany OverviewNetflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.netflix.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNetflix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2026, 310 in 2025, 309 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 261 in 2022, 268 in 2021, 225 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.