Data Scientist 5 - Games

About the Role: At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Games DSE team, leading experimentation, modeling, and advanced data science needs. You will partner closely with product and cloud gaming stakeholders to drive data-informed decisions by building ML models, conducting statistical analysis, and deriving business insights.

What You'll Do

• Partner with games product and cloud gaming stakeholders on data science and ML initiatives (e.g., ML modeling, causal inference, experimentation).
• Lead the design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments that shape decision-making around Social, Controller, and Cloud Gaming.
• Develop ML models to enhance player experience and core technology capabilities.
• Proactively perform data exploration to identify opportunities for business impact and innovation.
• Effectively communicate research and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience with a PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, or a relevant quantitative field, or 8+ years with a Master's degree.
• 2+ years of experience working with engineering teams as a Data Scientist.
• Statistical skills utilized in A/B testing, analyzing observational data, and statistical modeling.
• Solid skills with applied ML modeling (e.g., deep neural networks) and working with large data sets using SQL, Python, or R.
• Strong bias to action, delivering results quickly with iteration instead of waiting for perfection.

Benefits

• Top of market compensation range: $372,000 - $600,000 USD per year.
• Choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options.
• Comprehensive Health Plans, Mental Health support, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Flexible time off for salaried employees and paid leave of absence programs.
• Fully remote work flexibility within the USA.