Senior Data Scientist

About KYFEX:KYFEX is a leading AI consulting firm, dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize business operations across the globe. Our expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) positions us at the cutting edge of AI technology, enabling us to offer unparalleled solutions to our clients. KYFEX is partnering with one of our premier clients, a leading mobile gaming company in the car racing domain, to find an exceptional Senior Data Scientist for a contract engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to embed with a fast-paced mobile gaming studio and drive data-driven decision making across product, marketing, and monetization strategies. You'll work directly with the client's cross-functional teams to uncover insights, identify growth opportunities, and help shape the future of their racing game portfolio.Job Responsibilities:Insight Generation & Strategic Analysis:Conduct deep exploratory analysis of player behavior, game economy, and monetization patterns to uncover actionable insightsAnalyze player progression, retention funnels, and engagement metrics to identify opportunities for game improvementInvestigate churned players, win/loss patterns, and session behaviors to understand what drives player satisfaction and lifetime valuePerform segmentation analysis to identify high-value player cohorts and understand their unique behaviors and preferencesAnalyze in-game events, races, tournaments, and seasonal content to measure effectiveness and player engagementIdentify patterns in player spending behavior, IAP (in-app purchase) conversion, and pricing elasticity across different player segmentsMobile Gaming Domain Expertise:Deep dive into car racing game-specific metrics including race completion rates, car upgrade patterns, track preferences, and competitive multiplayer engagementAnalyze game economy balance including currency flows, reward systems, and progression curvesStudy player acquisition campaigns and channel performance specific to mobile gaming audiencesEvaluate ad monetization strategies (rewarded video, interstitials) and their impact on player experience and retentionUnderstand seasonal events, live ops performance, and content release impact on player engagementAnalyze social features, clan/guild dynamics, and competitive leaderboard participationForecasting & Predictive Analytics:Build predictive models to forecast player churn, lifetime value, and revenue projectionsDevelop early warning systems to identify at-risk players and opportunities for interventionCreate forecasting models for daily/monthly active users, revenue, and key engagement metricsPredict impact of new features, content releases, and game updates on player behaviorModel player progression trajectories and identify bottlenecks or drop-off pointsMetrics Definition & Performance Tracking:Define and socialize key performance indicators (KPIs) across product, marketing, and monetization teamsBuild comprehensive metric frameworks for measuring game health, player satisfaction, and business performanceCreate dimensional models and metric definitions that enable self-service analytics for stakeholdersDevelop cohort analysis frameworks to track player performance over timeCalculate and monitor LTV, ARPDAU, retention curves, conversion rates, and engagement scoresStakeholder Collaboration & Communication:Partner closely with product managers to inform feature prioritization and roadmap decisionsCollaborate with game designers to optimize game balance, difficulty curves, and reward structuresWork with marketing teams to optimize user acquisition, attribution analysis, and campaign performanceSupport monetization team with pricing strategies, offer testing, and revenue optimizationPresent insights and recommendations to executive leadership in clear, compelling narrativesTranslate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations that non-technical stakeholders can understand and act uponFacilitate data-driven discussions and help teams make evidence-based decisionsExperimentation & Testing:Design and analyze A/B tests for new features, UI changes, pricing experiments, and marketing campaignsEvaluate test results, determine statistical significance, and provide clear recommendationsBuild experimentation frameworks and best practices for the organizationConduct post-launch analysis of new features and content releasesDashboard & Visualization Development:Create intuitive, self-service dashboards in Metabase that answer key business questionsBuild visualizations that make complex data accessible to diverse stakeholdersDevelop automated reporting that keeps teams informed of key metrics and trendsDesign executive dashboards for quick assessment of business healthMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, Senior Analyst, or Analytics Lead, preferably in mobile gaming, mobile apps, or SaaS environmentsStrong experience in mobile gaming analytics or similar high-engagement consumer product environmentsExpert-level SQL proficiency for complex data querying and analysis (Snowflake experience strongly preferred)Advanced Python or R skills for statistical analysis, modeling, and data manipulationProven track record of generating actionable insights that directly influenced business decisions and product strategyDeep understanding of mobile app/gaming metrics: retention cohorts, LTV, DAU/MAU, ARPU, session metrics, conversion funnelsExperience with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniquesStrong proficiency with data visualization and BI tools (Metabase, Tableau, Looker, or similar)Exceptional communication and storytelling skills - ability to present complex analyses to diverse audiences ranging from engineers to executivesCreative and curious mindset with ability to ask the right questions and dig deep into data to find unexpected insightsSelf-starter who can work independently, identify problems, and drive projects from insight to implementationComfortable working as an embedded contractor within client teamsExperience with mobile attribution platforms (AppsFlyer, Adjust, Branch, or similar)Preferred Skills:Previous experience in mobile gaming industry (racing games, action games, or other competitive multiplayer genres is a plus)Understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and game economy designExperience with game analytics platforms (GameAnalytics, Unity Analytics, Firebase, deltaDNA)Knowledge of free-to-play business models, IAP optimization, and ad monetization strategiesFamiliarity with player segmentation techniques (RFM analysis, behavioral clustering, persona development)Experience with churn prediction, propensity modeling, and player lifetime value forecastingUnderstanding of A/B testing in mobile gaming context and live ops experimentationKnowledge of user acquisition channels, attribution modeling, and marketing analytics specific to mobile gamingExperience with cohort analysis tools and retention curve analysisFamiliarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on mobile gaming analyticsUnderstanding of platform-specific considerations (iOS vs Android player behavior, SKAdNetwork limitations)Experience with dbt or similar data transformation tools for creating analysis-ready datasetsPrevious consulting or contract experience with successful client engagementsDomain knowledge in automotive, racing, or sports gamingExperience presenting to C-level executives and influencing strategic decisionsKey Success Factors:Curiosity & Creativity: You don't just answer questions—you ask better ones. You explore data creatively to find insights others missCommunication Excellence: You can explain a complex regression model to a game designer and make them excited about the findingsBusiness Acumen: You understand that insights without action are meaningless. You drive toward decisions and outcomesIndependence: You can work autonomously, set your own analytical agenda, and identify where you can add the most valueCollaboration: You build strong relationships with cross-functional partners and become a trusted advisorImpact-Oriented: You measure your success by the decisions you influence and the business outcomes you driveWhy This Opportunity?Work embedded with a dynamic mobile gaming studio on exciting car racing games with massive player basesHave direct impact on product decisions, player experience, and business strategyCollaborate with passionate game developers, designers, and marketers who value data-driven insightsEnjoy flexibility of a remote contract position with competitive compensation through KYFEXTackle unique analytical challenges specific to competitive multiplayer racing gamesGain deep expertise in mobile gaming analytics—one of the most exciting and fast-paced domains in techBuild your portfolio with high-impact work in the gaming industryAccess to KYFEX's network and support while working independently with the clientTo Apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing:Your experience with mobile gaming or mobile app analyticsExamples of insights you've generated that led to meaningful business decisionsYour approach to collaborating with product and business stakeholdersAny relevant case studies or examples of your analytical workPlease send applications to careers@kyfex.com with "Senior Data Scientist - Mobile Gaming Contract" as the subject line.KYFEX is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.