
Senior Data Scientist
Key Skills
Job Description
Business Unit
Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.
Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.
What the Role Entails
• Analyze large-scale datasets to solve complex business and technical challenges in gaming through analytics, forecasting, machine learning, recommender systems, generative AI, experimentation, causal inference, and econometrics.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop data-driven strategies and implement solutions that enhance business value.
• Deliver actionable business insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and generative AI, utilizing these technologies to innovate in gaming applications.
• Engage in technical knowledge sharing, documentation, and cross-team collaboration.
Who We Look For
• M.S., or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Math, Economics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, etc.
• Experience in statistical analysis (probabilities, hypothesis testing, multivariate analysis, time series analysis, predictive modeling, A/B experiments, etc.).
• Experience with building complex data products and machine learning systems on large datasets preferred.Hands on experience on fraud detection is a plus.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.Strong understanding of modern AI/LLM and hands-on experience applying them to real-world problems is a plus
• Excellent communication, collaboration, execution capabilities, and keen business acumen.
• Passionate about games and the gaming industry.
Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Core Responsibilities
Analyze large-scale datasets to solve complex business and technical challenges using machine learning, generative AI, and statistical modeling. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop data-driven strategies and deliver actionable business insights.
Requirements
Requires an M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline and strong proficiency in Python and SQL. Candidates should have experience in statistical analysis, building complex data products, and a passion for the gaming industry.
About Tencent
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth. Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.