Vacancy: Data Scientist (Gamedev, Remote)

Company: Game Gears

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join our mobile project — Aliens vs Zombies: Invasion. You will work with large volumes of data from a live project, focusing on machine learning: identify hidden patterns, build predictive models, and help the product grow through high-quality ML solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, train, and maintain ML models to predict LTV and other business metrics.
• Develop user churn prediction models.
• Perform user segmentation for personalized gameplay experience.
• Identify effective proxy events to optimize product solutions.
• Conduct factor analysis (SHAP + multiplicative framework (tutorial/engagement signals)) and evaluate the impact of different features on key metrics.
• Analyze unstructured data (e.g., for automating player feedback processing).

Candidate Profile:

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist / ML Engineer.
• AI proficiency: practical use of modern LLMs in daily development tasks.
• Python: strong command of the basic stack (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, SciPy), Ensemble Frameworks (LightGBM, SHAP), and visualization tools (Plotly).
• SQL: ability to write efficient queries for large data volumes (ClickHouse).
• ML: solid understanding of classic machine learning algorithms and their validation principles.
• Understanding of product and marketing metrics in mobile development (Retention, LTV, ROAS, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems (GitLab).

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Probabilistic Modeling (PyMC).
• Experience with survival models (Weibull, Cox, lifelines).
• Experience in GameDev or mobile development.

What We Offer:

• Full remote work. Work from anywhere, five days a week, business hours from 11:00 to 20:00 Moscow time.
• Official employment and "white" payment. Contract with a foreign company, payments in dollars/euros to your foreign account.
• Real data and scale. Live game Aliens vs Zombies: Invasion with a large audience and direct access to raw data (ClickHouse).
• Cutting-edge technologies and AI: access to a vast list of top neural networks and AI tools, including Claude Code, to accelerate development and code writing.
• 22 working days of paid vacation.
• Bureaucracy-free team. Small team, flat structure, fast communication, and direct contact with management.