Senior Manager, Data Science

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

• Guides the creation of performant data systems and analysis that work at scale for multiple projects.
• Provides coaching, performance evaluations, career development support and opportunities for team members.
• Collaborates with studio leadership to support studio cultural values and foster a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with project management to maintain a team schedule that meets project goals and deadlines while supporting a sustainable team workload.
• Guides and manages the data team's work and ensures its positive impact of the data, from the micro (engineering analysis of bugs and performance) to player experience with the game itself, and the macro (financials, customer acquisition and retention, etc.). Collaborates with many partners, including engineering, finance, design, and leadership.
• Works closely with Design, engineering and other departments to provide technical, scheduling, and creative feedback on game, develops project goals and communicates technical requirements and limitations.
• Directs strategy for data collection, storage, and retrieval; builds, buys, borrows, or partners to implement solutions.
• Structures and staffs team appropriately, including acting as hiring manager for and ensuring efficient onboarding of new employees.
• Maintains thorough understanding of team’s technical systems and provides guidance to team members.
• Contributes direct technical work, though never at the expense of non-technical responsibilities.
• Ensures that all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace are addressed immediately to foster a safe work environment
• Evaluates games in development to help inform data science tools, techniques, and decisions.
• Other duties may be assigned.