Data Scientist

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Join our Global Commercial Organization's Digital Merchandising team, where you'll promote data-informed strategies to improve player engagement, acquisition, and merchandising performance across EA APP, Epic, Steam, Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation.

As a Data Scientist, you will analyze trends, build merchandising performance forecasts, provide recommendations, and shape merchandising performance by while collaborating across teams.

Main Responsibilities

Merchandising Performance Forecasting

• You will analyze historical data and player trends to develop accurate performance forecasts based on core Measurements.
• Oversee forecasting processes, lead reviews, and prepare insights for senior partners.
• Collaborate to align goals and provide relevant reports.

Performance Analysis & Insights

• Conduct in-depth analysis of partner channels (traffic, engagement, conversion rates).
• Leverage in-game insights to enhance merchandising strategies and player journeys.
• Apply attribution models to measure marketing and merchandising impact.
• Address gaps in full-journey metrics with applicable insights.

Channel Strategy Optimization

• Evaluate and enhance channel-specific merchandising strategies to grow reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Use A/B testing and player segmentation to maximize performance.

Data Visualization & Storytelling

• Transform complex data into clear, applicable insights for senior leadership.
• Build compelling reports and dashboards using Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Communicate the impact of merchandising decisions through storytelling and stong presentation skills.

Advanced Technical & AI Skills

• Deep Learning & Predictive Analytics – Using AI-driven insights to enhance merchandising strategies.
• NLP & Text Analytics – Analyzing user reviews, in-game behavior, and store feedback for actionable insights.
• Big Data Processing – Hands-on experience with Spark, Databricks, or Snowflake for large-scale data analysis.

Project Ownership & Innovation

• You will lead new projects to enhance merchandising performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• You will develop analytics roadmaps and tools to propel business growth.

Qualifications

• You will have 5+ years in analytics, focusing on merchandising, channel performance, or marketing in console gaming or digital platforms.
• Knowledge of Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation storefronts.
• Experience mentoring other analysts.
• Experience collaborating within a globally diverse organization.
• Proficiency in SQL, R Studio, Python, Excel (can write advanced macros), and Google Sheets.
• Expertise in data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience in statistical modelling (e.g., regression, classification) and data engineering (pipelines, blending data sources).
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques.
• A growth-oriented, proactive mindset with the ability to thrive independently.
• Data storytelling & persuasive presentation – Creating compelling narratives to influence senior leadership.
• Agile project management – Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or Scrum for project execution. Ownership and end-to-end execution of projects with minimal oversight.
• Cross-cultural collaboration – Working within a globally distributed team with diverse market needs.
• Experience with Looker, Airtable, JavaScript for integrating analytics into merchandising workflows represents an advantage.

About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, 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 characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law