Data Scientist - Forecasting

The role

You will develop machine learning models to drive personalized player experiences and inform commercial and product decisions. You will work with large-scale behavioral and transactional data to uncover patterns for player growth and engagement.

What you will do

• Own the development and delivery of machine learning models for churn prediction, purchase propensity, store recommendations, and customer lifetime value.
• Translate business problems into modelling approaches.
• Work with large-scale behavioural and transactional data.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and commercial stakeholders.
• Partner with stakeholders across commercial, finance, and lifecycle teams.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and expand understanding of advanced modelling approaches like deep learning and sequence-based methods.

Required qualifications

• Experience building predictive models in a commercial setting.
• Ability to independently take a problem from definition through to solution and delivery.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with common data science and ML libraries.
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Awareness of modern machine learning approaches.
• Experience working with large datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative or technical field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with production environments, MLOps, or data pipelines.
• Experience working with large-scale data using PySpark or equivalent distributed data processing tools.
• Experience in gaming, e-commerce, or subscription-based products.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Before you apply

• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.

About the company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand and a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. It is a technology company and entertainment leader.