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Netflix is on the path to redefine entertainment with its push into gaming, providing an extraordinary opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to join the Game Data Science and Engineering (DSE) team. This comes at a time when enjoying substantial global presence, Netflix has over 260 million paid members across more than 190 countries and is continuously expanding. The introduction of Games as a new segment is aimed at delivering new, captivating experiences to its rapidly growing membership base.
The role involves leading advanced data science needs and experimentation. A successful candidate will form collaborations with various game-related stakeholders within Netflix like Development teams, Game Developers, and the Game Strategy, Planning & Analysis team. The responsibilities include crafting predictive models and performing statistical analysis to derive business insights, shaping the decision-making process and proactively seeking innovative opportunities through data exploration. Furthermore, the role entails presenting research and actionable insights to key stakeholders and influencing business decisions through a data-informed viewpoint.
The ideal candidate for this role should have significant experience in the gaming industry and a strong educational background in quantitative fields. A combination of statistical acumen, familiarity with large datasets, proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, or R, and solid business understanding is essential. Good communication skills, a proactive nature, and readiness to mentor junior team members are also key to this position.
Netflix offers a unique compensation structure with an annual salary and a choice between salary and stock options. Specific job family, background, skills, and experience are taken into account to offer competitive compensation within the market range of $170,000 to $720,000. Comprehensive benefits include health plans, mental health support, a 401(k) plan, stock option program, and various other benefits, along with paid time off and a flexible leave of absence policy for full-time employees.
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