Data Science Co-op - Kabam

Job Title: Data Science Co-op
Job Location: Vancouver
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/kabam/710ff74a-208d-43ba-aa05-69cf8ad199a3
Job Description: At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…

We're looking for a driven Data Science Co-op to join our team! In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience leveraging data and machine learning to understand player behaviour, improve game experiences, and streamline company workflows. You'll collaborate closely with our experienced data science team, receive mentorship and make a real impact by applying data science in a production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the insights that bring our games to life.
In this role, you can expect to be involved in:
Opportunity Exploration: Assist in identifying potential areas where data science and machine learning can enhance our products and operations
Data Extraction & Exploration: Query our databases to extract relevant game data and assist with exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and feature engineering
Model Development Support: Support the development and evaluation of machine learning models aimed at improving in-game features and key product metrics
Communication & Collaboration: Learn to communicate project goals, progress, and preliminary outcomes to various stakeholders, including production, design, and engineering teams
Research & Learning: Gain exposure to various data science methodologies including statistical analysis, A/B testing, and machine learning techniques
Tool Proficiency: Develop proficiency in using data analysis and programming tools commonly used in data science
Project Support: Assist in setting up and preparing data science projects and contribute to data collection efforts
What you'd bring to the team:
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a similar program
Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis methods, including descriptive statistics and A/B testing
Familiarity with machine learning concepts (e.g. regression/classification, overfitting/regularization, hyperparameter tuning)
Familiarity with python and relevant libraries (e.g. numpy, pandas, scikit-learn)
Basic SQL skills (e.g. joining, grouping, filtering)
Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Nice to Haves:
A passion for games and understanding player behaviour
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Matplotlib, Tableau)
Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
Perks of being a Kabam intern:
Our success is due to the hard work of our people. We share our success with our people through flexible benefits and reward programs, sweet swag, snacks, and more.

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