Full-Time
Senior Data Scientist
Product Analytics
Posted on 11/26/2024
VRChat
51-200 employees
User-driven social platform for VR experiences
No salary listed
Senior
Remote in USA
- 4+ years of experience in data science, data analytics, product analytics, or quantitative analysis
- Expert background in utilizing SQL/Python to extract, manipulate, and analyze datasets
- Ability to effectively communicate complex analyses and insights to non-technical audiences
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Marketing teams to scope, design, execute, measure, and improve the impact of product features and campaigns
- Conduct quantitative analysis, deliver insights, and influence product decision making through an understanding of user behavior and our platform ecosystem
- Design and monitor core metrics; perform root cause analysis to explain drivers
- Identify trends and opportunities to drive growth, retention, and monetization initiatives
- Create a healthy ecosystem for content creators, users, and consumers
- Design and analyze experiments to inform and influence product investments
- Acquire new data from various production systems and databases
- Previous experience in data science, data analytics, or product analytics at a social or gaming company
- Have curiosity and apply analytical skills to dive deep into data to find key insights that impact the business
- Experience in stakeholder management, relationship building, and influencing senior audiences
- Adaptability, tendency toward simple, creative solutions, and ability to effectively prioritize work in a demanding and changing environment
VRChat provides a platform for users to create, share, and engage in virtual reality (VR) environments. Users can access the platform without needing a VR headset, making it more accessible to a broader audience. The platform emphasizes user-generated content, allowing individuals to design their own VR worlds and avatars using a Unity SDK (Software Development Kit). This encourages community involvement and ongoing interaction with the platform. Key features include full-body avatars with lip sync and eye tracking, 3-D spatialized audio, and various games and activities that enhance the immersive experience. VRChat operates on a freemium model, offering basic access for free while charging for premium features such as exclusive worlds and priority server access. The goal of VRChat is to create a vibrant, user-driven social platform that fosters creativity and connection among its users.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$92.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased interest in virtual events boosts VRChat's event hosting capabilities.
- Advancements in VR hardware make VRChat more accessible to a wider audience.
- The trend towards community-driven content aligns with VRChat's business model.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from platforms like Meta's Horizon Worlds.
- Concerns over user privacy and data security in user-generated content.
- Challenges in moderating user-generated content to prevent harmful behavior.
What makes VRChat unique
- VRChat allows user-generated VR content without requiring a VR headset.
- The platform offers full-body avatars with lip sync and eye tracking features.
- VRChat uses a freemium model, offering premium features for monetization.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Paid Vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 0%SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #gaming--VRChat partners with Anthos Capital to Close $80M Series D. This funding will allow VRChat to grow and empower VRChat’s community.