Data Scientist

Game Taco

Data Scientist at WorldWinner developing models to enhance player experience and drive monetization strategies. Collaborating closely with the analytics team and business performance director.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will own the modeling workstreams that sit at the core of how WorldWinner understands and serves its players.
Initial scope includes: Fair matching algorithm — modeling and improving skill-based player matching to create competitive, satisfying game experiences
Skill ranking system — developing and refining the rating framework that underpins player progression and matchmaking
Predictive LTV — building models that forecast player lifetime value to inform acquisition, targeting, and monetization decisions
As you grow into the role, your scope will expand to include: Churn prediction — identifying at-risk players and surfacing actionable signals for retention intervention
Mixed marketing model (MMM) — measuring the incremental impact of marketing spend across channels
Additional modeling projects driven by product and business priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in applied data science, with a track record of shipping models that drove measurable business outcomes
Experience owning models end-to-end; from problem framing and development through deployment, monitoring, and ongoing iteration in production
Strong proficiency in Python for modeling, statistical analysis, and data manipulation
Advanced SQL skills and comfort working directly with large-scale data warehouses (Redshift experience a plus)
Experience building and validating predictive models — LTV, churn, propensity, recommendation, or ranking systems
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical work clearly to non-technical stakeholders — in writing, in meetings, and in executive presentations
Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment with regular check-ins and shared prioritization
Gaming industry experience — mobile gaming, real-money gaming, skill gaming, social casino, or live-service products.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting, creative, and fun industry where you can make a measurable impact.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Comprehensive subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage with paid parental leave options.
5% company 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
Generous time off and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data sciencemodelingstatistical analysisdata manipulationpredictive modelingSQLPythonchurn predictionskill-based matchingrating framework

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem framingiterationpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementadaptabilityprioritizationteamworkanalytical thinking