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Data Scientist III

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: contract

Company: IDR

Category: Business Intelligence and Analytics

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IDR is seeking a Data Scientist III to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Los Angeles, California. This role supports a high-impact analytics and insights team within the gaming and digital entertainment space, focused on understanding player behavior, engagement, and product performance. The ideal candidate will apply advanced statistical analysis, experimentation, and predictive modeling to generate insights that inform business and product strategy.

Position Overview for the Data Scientist III:

• Lead advanced statistical analysis and experimentation to better understand player behavior, engagement, and monetization patterns.
• Build predictive models and analytical frameworks using large-scale data from game telemetry and external sources.
• Partner cross-functionally with product, design, engineering, and analytics teams to solve complex business problems.
• Translate ambiguous questions into structured analytical approaches and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Help shape scalable data science practices, tools, and methodologies that support long-term decision-making.

Requirements for the Data Scientist III:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong expertise in Python and SQL with experience working in large-scale or distributed data environments.
• Proven experience developing and implementing machine learning models in production settings.
• Deep knowledge of experimentation, causal inference, and advanced analytical methods beyond standard A/B testing.
• Ability to independently lead complex projects, influence strategy, and clearly communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

#LI-Hybrid All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.

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