Senior Manager, Games Data Science

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

Data Science and Engineering (‘DSE’) at Netflix is aimed at using data, analytics, and sciences to improve various aspects of our business. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Data Science to lead our data science space across Games DSE. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for driving data science initiatives Game Studio and Game Product/Platform. This role will be partnering closely with our Game studio and Game Product stakeholders and play a highly strategic role to shape and define the future of games at Netflix. 

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Data Science team for Games, owning the holistic strategy for how data science is used to build, buy, discover, and operate games at Netflix.

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Game Studio to inform, influence, support, and execute games product and studio strategy and decisions.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists, driving a vision for how data science can empower Netflix’s games strategy.

• Lead a highly technical team that drives the end-to-end causal inference, experimentation, metrics, and data science initiatives for games.

• Build and foster a high-performing team that thrives on creativity, data-driven thinking, and innovation. Continuously recruit, develop, and retain top talent to deliver on the vision for Netflix Games.

Who You Are:

• Experienced people leader with at least ~5 years of leadership experience and 2+ years of experience managing managers. You have demonstrated the ability to grow and retain high-performing data scientists.

• Credible in data science – You are seen as a credible leader by data scientists and have led a data science team in the past.

• A strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries through clear, impactful communication of data-driven insights and analyses. Product experience is a plus.

• Fast learner, comfortable working within ambiguity.

• You have exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven track record translating data science into business impact.

• A passion for games and their potential to redefine entertainment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.