Associate Data Scientist

At MPG, we specialise in creating the highest standard of mind-blowing video game experiences for our partners, across Co-Dev, Full-Dev and Analytics projects. In 2023, we joined the Keywords Studios Group. We levelled up and found a new home working with some awesome people across Keywords’ many studios.

Your mission:

We are looking for an Associate Data Scientist to join our Data Science and Analytics team here at The Multiplayer Group (MPG). Your primary responsibilities will be the gathering, transforming and presenting data on a wide array of Game Industry related projects.

This is an entry level position, so experience is not required as training will be provided on the job. However, a graduate degree from a STEM course is essential. Familiarity with data science tools is advantageous (such as but not limited to: Python, Jupyter Notebook, Tableau, SQL and Linux).

We need someone who can think their way around problems rather than through them, has an aptitude for creative problem solving and is naturally curious. You should also be capable of constructing a narrative that speaks for the data and isn’t dogmatically tied to your own preconceived beliefs.

What you'll be doing:

• Building and maintaining data platforms leveraging APIs, SQL, NoSQL etc.
• Design analytics dashboards using tools like Tableau
• Modelling and forecasting
• Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
• Organising tasks and projects
• Communicating key insights in an intuitive way
• Reading research papers to understand business questions

Requirements

What we'd love to see from you:

• Graduate degree from a STEM course (Statistics, Mathematics, etc.)
• Familiarity with data science tools is advantageous
• An interest in the gaming industry
• You're naturally curious and have an aptitude of creatively solving problems

Benefits

We're big on work-life balance. We’re proud to say we’re a people-first company and everything we do is with this in mind. We know our teams perform better when they are healthy, motivated and focused, and that’s only possible with meaningful work and a good work-life balance.

• Flexibility outside of our core working hours to work around your home life
• Minimum 25 days paid annual leave
• A yearly Entertainment Budget so you can spend time having fun and getting to know the team
• Generous Parental Leave to support your journey as a parent or caregiver and giving you flexibility to balance your professional and personal responsibilities
• A yearly Learning and Development budget & Udemy for Business, for you to enhance your professional development, along with monthly tech talks from an expert member of the team
• Support & wellbeing: we have a team of dedicated mental health first aiders and provide a wide range of resources and guidance to ensure you have the support to maintain a positive work-life balance
• Getting together: Our companywide events, activities and celebrations help to foster our thriving culture, bringing everyone together both online and in person
• Working on some mind-blowing AAA multiplayer experiences for our partners, through Co-Dev and Full-Dev projects
• Invest time in your local communities and causes that matter to you with 3 paid volunteering days a year