Senior Data Science - NLP

EA inspires the world to play, and the Worldwide Localization Team makes that happen! We are accountable for delivering the high-quality localized versions of our titles to over 30 countries around the world. You will find a vibrant, multicultural environment with a great mixture of professionals. From software engineers, project managers, testers to audio, text and linguistic specialists, each employee has an important role to play. EA has built a cutting-edge Localization powerhouse that covers the needs for both current and next-generation platform.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Data Scientist to join our team and contribute to developing and deploying Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced NLP and LLM models to solve complex business problems, enhancing our understanding of user behavior and improving the gaming experience.
• Lead data science projects from conception to completion, overseeing all aspects including data collection, model development, validation, and deployment.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand and translate their needs into data science projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and designers, to implement machine learning solutions and integrate them into our products.
• Communicate complex data science concepts and project outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest NLP, LLMs, and machine learning advancements, and apply this knowledge to our projects.
• Contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining our machine learning infrastructure, ensuring our models are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
• Conducted complex data analysis and reported on results. Continuously evaluate the performance of our models and make improvements as necessary.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of learning and sharing.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong knowledge of NLP and experience working with LLMs.
• A minimum of 5 years of data science experience, focusing on NLP and LLMs.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proven experience developing, validating, and deploying machine learning models at scale.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically, creatively, and strategically.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in mentoring or leading a team.
• Interest in gaming is a big plus.