Senior Data Scientist

The Xbox Planning & Insights team plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the Gaming organization by delivering business intelligence, analytics, and decision science that drive impact across the Xbox ecosystem.

• Work with product managers, engineering, user researchers, and other data scientists to formulate data-driven and scientifically rigorous answers to business problems and customer needs.
• Integrate A/B testing and feature rollout capabilities into new products and services
• Build high-quality, actionable, trustworthy metrics to measure customer experience and business impact
• Advise on experimental design, target audience filters, optimal holdout groups, and statistical power
• Drive deep-dive analysis, post-hoc investigations, and interpretation of results
• Grow a culture of experimentation through education, training, documentation, and one-on-one coaching

• Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience
• Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years data-science experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years data-science experience
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) with a focus on reproducibility and clarity
• Experience with statistical hypothesis testing (e.g., randomized controlled experiments or A/B testing) in a research or industry setting

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave

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