ML/AI Data Scientist

Job Title:

ML/AI Data Scientist

Requisition ID:

R024374

Job Description:

Your Mission

Our team is expanding to continue building cutting-edge AI and data-driven insights, and we're looking for a ML/AI Data Scientist who will be integral to our mission of transforming business through innovative technology, including generative AI solutions. This role will report directly to the Senior Director of AI Strategy and collaborate with a diverse team that includes AI researchers, software engineers, and business stakeholders. As a Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects that shape our AI strategy and support our game studios and operational teams.

What you bring to the table

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and identify opportunities to leverage data science, machine learning, and generative AI solutions.
• Develop, test, and deploy predictive models, generative algorithms, and other AI techniques that support decision-making and game development across our studios and corporate functions.
• Support the end-to-end development of AI solutions, including generative AI models, from data gathering to model deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Assist in managing technical relationships with key internal and external partners.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, AI, and generative AI, and apply relevant techniques to solve real-world problems within the organization.
• Establish metrics to measure the impact of AI initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements

Experience 

• 3+ years of experience in data science or similar role.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with end-to-end development of AI solutions, including data gathering, model deployment, and ongoing optimization.
   

Knowledge & Skills 

• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with generative AI models and techniques, such as GANs or transformers.
• Experience working with large datasets and familiarity with data visualization tools.

Key Attributes 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to conduct exploratory data analysis and communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

 

Extra Points

Experience

• Experience managing technical relationships with internal and external partners.
• Experience with deploying and scaling machine learning models in production environments.
• Experience in working on AI projects within a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of the latest advancements in data science, AI, and generative AI techniques.
• Enthusiasm for staying current with AI trends and applying new techniques to solve real-world problems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for model deployment.

Key Attributes

• Strong problem-solving mindset and adaptability to tackle complex challenges.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across teams.
• Curiosity-driven approach to continuously learn and grow within the evolving AI landscape.

Your Platform

Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, Ireland and Japan.

Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our talented engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios.

Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/.

Our World 

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. 

 

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up. 

 

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $77,500.00 - $143,376.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.