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