[Remote] Data Scientist 5 - Games Central Studio

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Netflix is a leading entertainment company focused on pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Games Data Science and Engineering team, where the role involves leading data-driven initiatives, conducting statistical analysis, and partnering with game studio stakeholders to enhance business decisions through data insights.ResponsibilitiesPartner with our Games Studio stakeholders (e.g., Games Development, Production, Product Management, Tech Lab, Finance and Strategy teams) on advanced data science and modeling initiatives (e.g., prediction modeling, causal inference, experimentation etc)Lead the design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments that shape decision-making in game verticals and titlesAdvance the audience understanding and product-market-fit for game verticals and titles with data science researchProactively perform data exploration to discover innovation and testing opportunitiesDrive and implement high impact projects end to endPresent your research and insights to key stakeholdersWork with business stakeholders to connect analysis to key decisions that affect the business to influence and drive impact to the businessBalance handling ad hoc requests while also driving larger projects forwardSkillsAt least 2 years of experience working in the Games industry as a Data ScientistAt least 5 years of experience with a Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Engineering or a relevant quantitative field or 8+ years of experience with a Master degree in those fieldsOutstanding statistical skills utilized in A/B testing, analyzing observational data, and statistical modelingComfortable working with large data sets and analyzing complex data with SQL and other tools such as PythonExcellent business acumen on product innovations and excellent problem solving skills to translate business requirements to data science problemsStrong bias to action, delivering results quickly with iteration instead of waiting for perfectionFast learner and comfortable with ambiguous requestsExceptional technical and non-technical communication skills and can manage stakeholder priorities directlyWilling to mentor junior data scientists on the team to accelerate team growthProactively learning and adopting AI capabilities to supercharge your workflowBenefitsHealth 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.