Senior Manager, Data Science

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 150377

Position Title: Sr Data Scientist

External Description:

The Senior Manager of Data Science is a key position in our Data Science team within the Global Analytics and Insights group at Electronic Arts, charged with helping drive performance excellence and pushing innovation across EA. The successful candidate will use his or her expertise in applied machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive critical decisions in a fast paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Manage a highly performing team of data scientists across multiple different areas of studies, including Lifetime Valuation systems, recommendation engines, marketing attribution, and player behaviors
Develop and guide individual career development plans for data scientists and ML/AI engineers
Research and design innovative approaches to obtuse problems, aiding in the implementation and scaling of these cutting-edge systems
Push methodological and statistical excellence in the rest of the global analytics org and around EA
Understand and communicate functionalities of big data technologies that scale with millions of players
Communicate actionable results and findings derived from data throughout the organization in a clear, concise way
Collaborate with other areas of the business on long-term projects
Learn, implement and share new methodologies

Background

PhD. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or related quantitative field preferred
5+ years of experience in applied machine learning/deep learning
3+ years of experience in managing teams of data scientists
Demonstrated experience applying Data Science methodologies to real world problems
Experience in scaling up smaller projects and sharing work collaboratively across a wider team
Expert status in analyzing extremely large, complex, multi-dimensional data sets with a variety of tools
Strong programming experience in a system programming language such as C/C++ or Java.
Familiarity with at least one scripting language: R, Python, or Scala
Experience querying large databases
Ability to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with any of the following is a big plus:
- Big data technologies such as Hadoop, MapReduce, Hive, Pig
- Model production in Spark
- Application deployment using AWS, Virtual Machines, or Docker
A humility and drive to be a "learn-it-all"

Attributes

Eager to use data for insights and has a demonstrated passion for applying data science to make business critical decisions and recommendations
Hypothesis driven – uses data to test ideas rigorously and objectively
Able to create compelling communication for executives
Willingness to mentor more junior data scientists
Desire to stay on the cutting edge, going out of their way to find and learn the "latest and greatest"
Flexible and adaptable while maintaining positive attitude
Self starter with passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results and affect meaningful change
A team player who is able to work collaboratively within the group and across business units/functions

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

We love to brag about our great perks like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k company match and, of course, many other perks! And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives off of creativity and individuality. At EA, we live the “work hard/play hard” credo every day.

More about our location: https://www.ea.com/careers/careers-overview/redwood-shores

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status or veteran status. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 99

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