Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments, and apply advanced causal inference methods when experimentation isn’t feasible.
Partner with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing) to embed experimentation into development and iteration cycles and communicate results with the company’s senior leadership.
Mentor and guide other Data Scientists, providing thought leadership and technical direction.
Serve as a thought leader on best practices for hypothesis development, metric selection, test structure, and results communication.
Help define and contribute to centralized experimentation frameworks, tools, and documentation to scale best practices across the company.
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 with rigor and clarity.
Stay current on new methodologies in experimentation and causal analysis, and bring fresh perspectives to the team’s work.
Your insights will directly influence how PlayStation builds, markets, and evolves products across our ecosystem.

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.
Experience with machine learning modeling is a plus.
Proven ability to influence product and business decisions through clear, actionable insights.
Experience contributing to or developing experimentation frameworks, best practices, or internal tooling.
Bonus: Passion for video games, player communities, or the gaming industry.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
matching 401(k)
paid time off
wellness program
coveted employee discounts for Sony products

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

A/B testingcausal inferencequasi-experimental methodsSQLPythonstatistical techniquesmachine learning modelingdata extractiondata transformationdata analysis

Soft Skills

mentoringthought leadershipcommunicationinfluencingcollaborationclarity in findingsguidancebest practices developmentproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Master’s in StatisticsPhD in StatisticsPhD in EconomicsPhD in Econometrics