Data Scientist - Pikmin Bloom

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JP - Tokyo, JapanAPPLYNiantic/Scopely is seeking a talented and passionate Data Scientist to join our team in Tokyo. As a Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and growth of our live games. You will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and recommendations to enhance our game's performance and user experience. Statistical proficiency and business intelligence experience are crucial for effective communication and data-driven decision-making. Familiarity with Looker is a big plus.Responsibilities:• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improving gameplay, engagement, and monetization.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game designers, product managers, and engineers, to define and prioritize data-driven objectives and strategies.• Create and deliver regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.• Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and statistical models to support predictive analytics and forecasting.• Collaborate with the game engineering team to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability for analysis.• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data science and business intelligence.Requirements:**• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related disciplines).• 5+ years of experience in a similar and data analytics focused role.• Solid understanding of business intelligence concepts, methodologies, and tools. Familiarity with Looker or similar business intelligence platforms is a plus.• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.• Ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights and recommendations.• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.• Passion for gaming and familiarity with Niantic games is highly desirable.• Business Proficiency in both Japanese and English is preferred.Join our team and contribute to the success of Niantic games by leveraging your data science expertise to drive data-informed decision-making and enhance the player experience !!About ScopelyScopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/ .Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @ scopely.com .Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice .Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. 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