Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: Barcelona (3 days per week in the office)
Department: Data and Technology
Join Aristocrat as a Growth Data Scientist and help us build world-class mobile gaming experiences! This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be at the forefront of driving player acquisition strategies using innovative data science techniques. At Aristocrat, we cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture, where innovation and excellence are celebrated. You will play a pivotal role in advising our Growth team on budget allocation and channel efficiency, ultimately contributing to the crafting of what lies ahead for our hit games.
What You'll Do- Counsel the UA team regarding budget planning and channel tactics based on comprehensive data analysis and modelling.
- Apply statistical analysis, causal inference, machine learning, and time-series modelling to understand user behavior and assess marketing channel efficiency.
- Proactively identify areas of improvement; build and run analyses and models that lead to actionable recommendations.
- Build and maintain forecasting models to support UA planning and decision-making.
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling insights for both technical and non-technical collaborators.
- Collaborate with Data Analytics and Engineering teams to ensure reliable data foundations and feature availability.
- Learn from and share ideas with a diverse, globally distributed team of data scientists.
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a similar quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of professional data science experience, with a consistent track record of delivering end-to-end data or ML projects.
- Practical experience applying analytical techniques to address real business challenges, ideally in a marketing, growth, or digital environment.
- Experience in gaming or digital entertainment is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience building forecasting and time-series models.
- Familiarity with causal inference methods (e.g. diff-in-diff, regression discontinuity, uplift modelling).
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimentation (A/B testing, significance testing).
- Experience with data visualization tools and communicating analytical results clearly.
- Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, favoring practical solutions.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and switching context as business priorities evolve.
- Curious and proactive, with a deep understanding of problems before jumping to solutions.
If you’re passionate about using data science to build outstanding gaming experiences and are ready to lead data products to success, we want to hear from you. Join Aristocrat and help develop the future of mobile gaming!
Why Product Madness?
As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world-class team who creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino. With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.
We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day. But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the ‘Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment’ category.
So, what’s stopping you?
Travel Expectations
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At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a similar quantitative field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of professional data science experience
- Practical experience applying data science to address business challenges in marketing
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience building forecasting and time-series models
- Familiarity with causal inference methods
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimentation
- Experience with data visualization tools
Aristocrat Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aristocrat and has not been reviewed or approved by Aristocrat.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple Aetna options with preventive care fully covered and $0 in‑network outpatient mental health visits, plus employer‑paid premiums on at least one dental and one vision plan. Feedback suggests first‑day eligibility and HSA funding increase perceived value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 10 days for secondary caregivers, with adoption/surrogacy reimbursement and access to Lyra sessions. Feedback suggests these supports materially enhance family and mental wellbeing.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The SuperShare program matches employee share purchases with free shares up to a defined annual limit, with clear enrollment windows and a two‑year vest. Feedback suggests this structure delivers uncommon ownership value compared with standard ESPPs.
Aristocrat Insights
What We Do
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an ASX20 listed company and one of the world’s leading providers of gaming solutions. We’re licensed in over 300 jurisdictions and operate in over 90 countries around the world. We’re also proud to have a team of over 6500 employees that deliver outstanding results by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and technology each day. We offer a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, social gaming and casino management systems, but it doesn’t stop there. Despite our global presence and exponential growth, we remain an ideas company at heart that is committed to delivering outstanding results for our customers and players and an unparalleled experience for our employees, who have the opportunity to grow, be inspired and be the best they can be. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us to live our mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play – every day. Come and join us – let’s play!
Why Work With Us
Individually we’re great, but together we’re brilliant. Our employees are the beating heart of our business and we attract the best people in the industry thanks to our unique and inspiring culture. Come and join the team and help bring joy to life through the power of play.
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