[Remote] Staff Data Scientist -  Experimentation & Measurement

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a technology company behind the PlayStation brand, known for innovation and excellence. They are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to lead experiments that evaluate key initiatives, providing data-driven insights to enhance player experiences and influence product development.ResponsibilitiesDesign, execute, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments, and apply advanced causal inference methods when experimentation isn’t feasiblePartner with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing) to embed experimentation into development and iteration cycles and communicate results with the company’s senior leadershipMentor and guide other Data Scientists, providing thought leadership and technical directionServe as a thought leader on best practices for hypothesis development, metric selection, test structure, and results communicationHelp define and contribute to centralized experimentation frameworks, tools, and documentation to scale best practices across the companyIndependently extract, transform, and analyze data from complex systems using SQL, Python, and other analytics toolsCommunicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping drive business decisions with rigor and clarityStay current on new methodologies in experimentation and causal analysis, and bring fresh perspectives to the team’s workYour insights will directly influence how PlayStation builds, markets, and evolves products across our ecosystemSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent6+ years of experience in a data science experimentation/causal inference-focused role (4+ with PhD)Deep expertise in A/B testing and causal inference, including quasi-experimental methodsProficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysisBroad and applied knowledge of statistical techniquesExperience with machine learning modeling is a plusProven ability to influence product and business decisions through clear, actionable insightsExperience contributing to or developing experimentation frameworks, best practices, or internal toolingMaster's or PhD in Statistics, Economics, or Econometrics. Other degrees in quantitative disciplines may be consideredBonus: Interest in or knowledge of video games, gaming platforms, or player behaviorBenefitsSIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony productsThis role also may be eligible for a bonus packageCompany OverviewSony is a multinational conglomerate producing electronics, entertainment content, and gaming products, including PlayStation. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.sie.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSony Interactive Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 48 in 2026, 284 in 2025, 256 in 2024, 203 in 2023, 279 in 2022, 210 in 2021, 213 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.