Data Scientist - Mobile

Overview

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. A Data Scientist to join the Growth Analytics team will work closely with media buyers to build models and experiments that inform our marketing strategy, shaping how we allocate budget, measure impact, and forecast performance across digital channels.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 3 in-office days per week. The position is open to candidates based near any EA office in Canada and the United States.

• Build Bayesian Hierarchical Media Mix Models (MMMs) to quantify the contribution of marketing channels
• Design and analyze geo-based incrementality experiments and user-level re-engagement tests to measure the causal impact of marketing spend
• Lead the design and analysis of retargeting experiments, applying A/B testing principles to evaluate incremental impact and guide campaign optimization
• Develop budget optimization tools to support strategic decision-making
• Create forecasting models (e.g., Prophet) to project game performance
• Translate model insights into actionable recommendations, collaborate closely with media buyers and present results and insights to stakeholders

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Econometrics) and 2–5 years of experience in data science or analytics, ideally focused on marketing measurement or experimentation
• Familiarity with MMMs, causal inference techniques (e.g., Causal Impact, Fixed Effect Regression), and experimental design
• Strong experience with Python/R and SQL
• Comfort working in a Bayesian modeling framework
• Ability to communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs.

• British Columbia: $100,000 - $139,500 CAD
• California: $117,000 - $179,600 USD
• Washington: $108,900 - $145,200 USD

Benefits vary by location and role; examples include paid time off, sick time, holidays, parental leave, health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, bonus and equity where eligible.

We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. EA offers opportunities across a global portfolio of games and experiences, with a focus on learning, experimentation, and growth. EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

EA also considers qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law, and provides reasonable workplace accommodations as required by law.