Senior Product Manager, Data Science

2Kabout 1 year ago
Los Angeles, California, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

2K, a global leader in video games and a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., has been inspiring gamers worldwide since 2005. We are seeking a Senior Product Manager, Data Science to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our data science initiatives, partnering with game studios and analytics teams to enhance player experiences through real-time analytics, machine learning, and game intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement product strategy for the central data science platform, collaborating with data scientists to drive predictive analytics and real-time decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Product, 2K Data to align the data engineering roadmap with customer objectives.
  • Define and prioritize a high-impact data science roadmap, leading a team to drive use cases such as player retention modeling, dynamic content generation, and real-time fraud detection.
  • Lead development of reusable machine learning models, feature engineering pipelines, and ML-driven insights using tools like Databricks, MLflow, and SageMaker.
  • Ensure data science initiatives integrate with real-time data infrastructure to support streaming analytics, AI-powered LiveOps, and dynamic matchmaking systems.
  • Establish and maintain self-service tools for game teams to experiment with and deploy AI models independently.
  • Support the build and enhancement of the central ML feature store while monitoring and optimizing model performance using MLOps methodologies.
  • Implement governance frameworks to ensure AI models adhere responsibly to data privacy, security, and compliance standards (e.g., CCPA, GDPR).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven solutions and promote a culture of experimentation and rapid iteration.
  • Act as the strategic liaison between data scientists and product teams to ensure model outputs are actionable and aligned with business goals.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance game design and player engagement through advanced analytics and machine learning.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in product management with a focus on data science, analytics, or ML-driven products.
  • 5+ years of experience in gaming, technology, or entertainment industries.
  • Strong understanding of data science methodologies, including predictive modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision.
  • Experience with data science tools and platforms such as Python, SQL, Databricks, TensorFlow, and R.
  • Customer-focused mentality with an emphasis on understanding the "Why" and "What" of product strategy.
  • A consistent track record of delivering data science products and features from ideation to production with measurable impact.
  • Ability to translate complex data insights into clear product strategies and business opportunities.
  • Knowledge of real-time analytics platforms, streaming data processing, and feature store management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with data governance frameworks, model risk management, and MLOps standard processes.
  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Annual pay range between $109,800 and $162,480, plus bonus and/or equity awards based on market considerations.
  • Eligibility to participate in a 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
  • 14 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid vacation time (15 to 25 days) or participation in a discretionary time off program.
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per year.
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave.
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health and overall wellness support.
  • Family planning support through Maven.
  • Commuter benefits and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

Required Skills

Databricks
SQL
Data Governance
Cross-functional Collaboration
Real-time Analytics
Machine Learning
Predictive Analytics
Python
Data Science
TensorFlow
MLOps
Product Management