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Senior Data Scientist

Epic Games Store

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Epic Games

Epic Games

5,001-10,000 employees

Develops games and provides development tools

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Industrial & Manufacturing
VR & AR
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Education
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Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Tableau
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a related field (SQL and Tableau knowledge required, Python knowledge preferred).
  • Demonstrated skills in predictive analytics, especially within complex and high dimensional environments.
  • Passion for sharing data with others and an overall desire to make things better.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of both marketplace dynamics and analytics best practices.
  • Passion for the gaming industry.
Responsibilities
  • Work across Product, Marketing and Insights teams sharing KPI-driven reporting and insights.
  • Build a deep understanding of our products and become an expert on all analytics data collected.
  • 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.
  • Work with leadership to collaborate on time-sensitive, critical initiatives by providing analytical research and support.
  • Support stakeholders of our self-service data pipeline to help them understand the data they are using and teach them appropriate methods to access and summarize the data.
  • Take accountability for the quality of data reported by our products, and work with engineering and QA to consistently monitor and improve our data.
  • Perform statistical data analysis and leverage advanced analytical techniques to showcase the impacts of various decisions of our products.

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, which is widely used in the industry. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools and support.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' continuous innovation, such as the introduction of new game modes like 'Fortnite Reload,' keeps the gaming experience fresh and engaging for users.
  • Strategic partnerships, like the one with AWS for the Women Creators Program, highlight Epic Games' commitment to diversity and industry leadership.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue streams, including game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing fees from Unreal Engine, provide financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal battle with Apple could hinder Epic Games' expansion plans and create financial and operational uncertainties.
  • The highly competitive gaming market requires constant innovation and successful new releases, which can be challenging to sustain.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games leverages its highly popular titles like 'Fortnite' to create a strong brand presence and loyal user base, unlike many competitors who struggle to maintain consistent hits.
  • The Unreal Engine, a powerful and widely-used game development tool, sets Epic Games apart by providing a robust platform for other developers, creating an ecosystem that extends beyond their own games.
  • Epic Online Services offers comprehensive backend support and multiplayer capabilities, making it easier for developers to scale their games, a service not commonly provided by other game developers.

Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical