As the most senior data science practitioner, you will own the technical roadmap for an investment-grade machine learning platform. You’ll design sophisticated ML models for LTV prediction and financial forecasting using petabyte-scale gaming data. Reporting to the founders, you will set technical standards and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.
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Lead Data Scientist at Series A gaming analytics platform
Are you a gaming ML expert looking to define a data science function from the ground up? You will work with petabyte-scale data, design sophisticated LTV and forecasting models, and mentor a high-performing team. With a direct line to founders and a culture focused on pure impact, this is a unique opportunity to solve a massive commercial problem in the mobile gaming space using cutting-edge predictive modeling.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Series A gaming analytics platform
What you will do
- Define the technical vision and roadmap for machine learning capabilities, making critical build-vs-buy decisions.
- Design and deploy production-scale models for LTV prediction, user acquisition optimization, and financial forecasting.
- Lead, hire, and mentor a growing data science team while establishing rigorous MLOps and architectural standards.
Who this is a fit for
- 6+ years of hands-on data science experience at scale, including leadership or management roles within Gaming or AdTech.
- Advanced expertise in Python, SQL, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or XGBoost, with a focus on production deployment.
- Strong quantitative background, ideally with a PhD, and the ability to translate complex model outputs for C-level executives.
Why this role is remarkable
- Shape the data science function from the ground floor with a direct line to the founding team at a high-growth startup.
- Work on a massive $6bn industry problem, developing models used by top-tier VCs for multi-billion dollar deal diligence.
- Join a zero-politics, high-energy culture alongside experts from world-leading gaming and financial data organizations.
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