Career Opportunity at Rockstar Games: Senior Data Scientist, Subscriptions

Are you passionate about games and utilizing data to generate impactful insights? Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Subscriptions to join our dynamic team at our NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. This full-time, in-office position offers an exciting opportunity to work on some of the most creatively ambitious projects in the entertainment industry.

About Us

At Rockstar Games, we strive to create world-class entertainment experiences. As part of our team, you'll work in a dedicated and inclusive environment, learning and collaborating with some of the most talented individuals in the industry.

What We Do

The Rockstar Analytics team delivers insights and actionable results to a variety of stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making across the organization. We conduct complex analyses, develop reporting solutions, and build data-driven, efficient insights to aid multiple developmental projects and stakeholder groups.

We leverage hands-on data exploration, dashboards, statistical analyses, and predictive models to drive high-impact improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Rockstar builds value for players through compelling analytics and reports for our subscription service
• Define, measure, and socialize KPIs for our subscription service. Build and maintain regular reports and provide ad-hoc analysis to support business needs
• Generate insights on lifecycle and retention by analyzing marketing campaigns and product feature releases. Present findings to key decision-makers and recommend actions
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of data solutions to address the right needs
• Recommend and implement innovative data solutions and methodologies to measure membership health and enhance player experiences

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with SQL for exploratory analysis and optimized query writing
• 4+ years in data science or a similar role in the gaming, marketing, finance, or technology fields
• 2+ years in subscription analytics or live service analytics
• Ability to draw inferences from disparate data sources and link findings to business strategies
• Technical proficiency with large-scale datasets and cloud infrastructure
• Bachelor's degree in Math, Economics, Statistics, or a related field preferred
• Experience with Python and common data science libraries
• Passion for Rockstar Games and our titles

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to varied audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Ability to understand stakeholder needs and ensure analytic solutions are relevant and actionable
• Proficiency in statistics, including distributions, predictive modeling, data validation, statistical testing, and regression
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to reconcile technical and business perspectives
• Autonomy and entrepreneurship, with a strong team spirit

Pluses

The following skills are desirable but not required:

• Experience with Hadoop, Snowflake, and/or Databricks
• Game industry experience

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the qualifications and skills listed above. If your application is shortlisted, a Rockstar recruiter will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity, and respect. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process and to qualified employees to enable them to perform their essential job functions. For more information about our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you’ve got the right skills, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) is expected to be between $121,400 and $161,800 USD per year, subject to market location and individualized factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include bonuses and/or equity awards, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Further details will be provided upon an offer of employment.