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Senior Data Scientist | Catalog Games

On-site in Barcelona·Added 8 days ago

King

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
King doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Strong background in applied statistics, experimentation, and predictive modeling.
Advanced proficiency in SQL for working with large-scale, complex datasets (300M+ players).
Skilled in Python or R for statistical analysis, modeling and automations.
Deep understanding of statistical methodologies, including A/B testing and experimental design.
Experience with big data platforms (e.g., GCP/BigQuery, AWS...).
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git), and experience in collaborative programming.

Business & Communication:

Strong business insight: able to frame product questions into structured analyses.
Effective communicator: present data stories clearly and influence diverse stakeholders.
Collaborative and strategic mindset: ability to work cross-functionally and guide decision-making.

Nice to have

Experience with mobile game analytics or in-game advertising.
Familiarity and interest in agentic workflows (Codex, Claude...)
Contributions to data science communities or internal capability-building initiatives.

Languages

Applications need to be in English.

The role

We are looking for a dedicated and creative Sr. Data Scientist to join the Product Development and Experimentation teams in Catalog Games! You will help shape the future of our games through deep data insights that unlock player behaviors and business opportunities. As part of a diverse and talented analytics community, you'll support multiple teams in creating entertaining, data-driven experiences for millions of players.

Working closely with game designers, game leads, developers, and other data scientists, you will define experiments, drive actionable insights, help identify strategic opportunities, and continuously evolve how we understand and enhance our games.

What you'll do

Design, analyze, and present results from A/B tests to inform feature and game development. Be the end-to-end owner of the experimental aspects in initiatives.
Proactively conduct rigorous data explorations and develop models that uncover new opportunities.
Deliver clear and impactful visualizations and presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
Ensure data quality and accessibility to support informed decision-making across teams.
Support the evolution of Catalog Games' data science methodologies and tooling, and act as a craft role model.
Collaborate across games to share insights, tools, and learnings that benefit the broader portfolio.
Systematically break down abstract problems into concrete analytical questions.

Analytical & Technical:

Craft

Data, Analytics & Strategy

About King

King is a leading interactive entertainment company known for creating some of the world's most popular casual games, including the iconic Candy Crush franchise. With a global player base and a portfolio that spans mobile, web, and social platforms, King operates as a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (now part of Microsoft) and employs thousands of people worldwide. The company's success is driven by its data-informed approach to game design, player engagement, and its ability to scale games to millions of daily users.

In Spain, King has a significant presence in Barcelona, which serves as one of its major development hubs. The Barcelona office is a key center for engineering, game development, and player support, making it an attractive destination for international tech and gaming professionals. King's culture emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and a player-first mindset, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment. For international hires, King provides opportunities to work on globally recognized games, with a strong focus on professional growth and a vibrant, multicultural team.

Industry: Gaming
Founded: 2003
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: king.com

Good to know if you are moving

King's Barcelona office is one of its largest development hubs, with a strong focus on engineering and game services.
The company offers a competitive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support.
King is known for its flexible working culture, with hybrid work options available in many roles.
Employees get the opportunity to work on globally recognized franchises like Candy Crush, with a direct impact on millions of players.
King's parent company, Microsoft, provides additional career growth opportunities and access to a vast network of resources.

In their own words

About the company & team

Making games is fun-especially with people who share the same passion. At King, we embrace diversity and believe it leads to more creative solutions and richer game experiences. If you're excited about data, games, and working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world's most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry, including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as other mobile titles such as Farm Heroes Saga. Around 200 million people play a King game every month. King, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), has Kingsters in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at King.com or by following us on LinkedIn and @lifeatking on Instagram.

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