TL;DR

Staff Data Scientist (Data Science/ML): Leading the design and interpretation of experiments to evaluate the impact of key initiatives and programs, with an accent on statistical rigor and clear measurement strategies. Focus on causal inference expertise to inform product development, marketing, and evolution across the company.

Location: Must be based in the US

Salary: $212,200—$318,200 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

  • Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments, applying advanced causal inference methods.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing) to embed experimentation into development and iteration cycles.
  • Mentor and guide other Data Scientists, providing thought leadership and technical direction.
  • Contribute to centralized experimentation frameworks, tools, and documentation to scale best practices.
  • Independently extract, transform, and analyze data from complex systems using SQL, Python, and other analytics tools.
  • Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping drive business decisions.

Requirements

  • Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Economics, or Econometrics.
  • 6+ years of experience in a data science experimentation/causal inference-focused role (4+ with PhD).
  • Deep expertise in A/B testing and causal inference, including quasi-experimental methods.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Broad and applied knowledge of statistical techniques.
  • Proven ability to influence product and business decisions through clear, actionable insights.

Nice to have

  • Experience with machine learning modeling is a plus.
  • Passion for video games, player communities, or the gaming industry.

Culture & Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program.
  • Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
  • Eligible for a bonus package.