Data Scientist at Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

262656.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, E-Commerce, Payments, Tableau, Data Modeling, Statistics, Python, PySpark, Payment Flows, Communication, SQL, Data Analysis, Reporting, Dashboard Design, Data Quality, Experiment Design

Industry

Computer Games

Description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. ANALYTICS What We Do Our Data & Analytics teams build powerful stories and visuals that inform the games we make, the technology we develop, and business decisions that drive Epic. What You'll Do This position will primarily be responsible for supporting the data requirements of our E-Commerce and payments functions. The data scientist will work in a cross-functional team environment under the direction of the Platform Data Science Lead with support and direction from the E-Commerce Product Director. In addition to other responsibilities, this position will own and optimize processes and programming logic needed to capture data, transform into high usability data models, maintain, and validate the quality of both internally and externally sourced data that is critical in our financial and accounting processes. In this role, you will Work across Accounting, E-Commerce, Finance, and Analytics teams sharing KPI-driven reporting and insights Partner with ECOM product and programming to design, run, and report experiments to optimize front end and back end payment processing operations Develop and maintain standards for dashboards and reporting initiatives. This includes making sure data is visualized appropriately, creating consistent standards, and confirming that all data is accurate Partner with stakeholders and programmers to implement best in class data practices Provide insights and research into our payment ecosystem from a technical, financial, and user experience perspectiveDocument requirements, develop, and deliver both written reports with analysis and charts on a dashboard Take accountability for the quality of data reported by our products, and work with programming and QA to consistently monitor and improve our data in order to produce a world class data ecosystem Perform statistical data analysis and next level analyses to showcase the impacts of various decisions around the product What we're looking for Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a data science professional in a payments or e-commerce environment Expert-level skills in Tableau, including dashboard design, performance optimization, and data storytelling Strong data modeling capabilities, with the ability to design scalable, efficient, and business-relevant data models Solid foundation in statistics and quantitative analysis, with the ability to design experiments, evaluate models, and interpret complex real world data Proficiency in Python for data analysis, managing DAGs and ETL, and data manipulation in PySpark Deep understanding of payment flows, e-commerce systems, and the payments landscape, including processors, gateways, and transaction lifecycles Ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous stakeholder environments through thoughtful frameworks and strong communication Very strong communication skills, capable of translating technical insights for executives, collaborating with developers, and aligning cross-functional teams Proficiency in query, analysis, and reporting tools such as SQL (any dialect), PySpark, Python, Tableau, Astronomer, GitHub, and Databricks User-focused and solutions-driven mindset, with a bias toward action, adaptability, and innovation in fast-paced environments EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Pay Transparency Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs). British Columbia Base Pay Range $179,084—$262,656 CAD ABOUT US Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic! Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here. Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Responsibilities

The Data Scientist will support the data requirements of E-Commerce and payments functions, optimizing processes and programming logic for data capture and transformation. They will collaborate with various teams to provide insights and maintain data quality critical to financial and accounting processes.