Niantic/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.
- 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 !!
Scopely 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/.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives and bonuses are a notable part of total compensation, with multiple bonus cadences and named incentive programs referenced positively. Feedback suggests variable pay components and options meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity and an ESPP are common elements in offers, and stock options are regularly cited as a meaningful value driver. Feedback suggests total‑package perceptions improve when equity is material alongside bonus.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is described as robust, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health benefits, life insurance, and pet insurance. Benefit roundups and summaries consistently list comprehensive healthcare options.
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Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences based on both original and licensed IP, including “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “Scrabble® GO,” “WWE Champions," “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and "Stumble Guys," among others. Scopely creates, publishes and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the mobile games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" and Built In's "Best Places to Work," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in Bangalore, Barcelona, Boulder, Dublin, London, Los Angeles, Sevilla, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Tokyo and more! Scopely is home to many internal game development teams, or Scopely Studios, including: Boundless Entertainment, DIGIT, Genjoy, Hijump, Omnidrone and Parallel, among others, with additional studio partners in seven countries across four continents. For more information, visit scopely.com.
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