Statistician / Data Scientist

Valve Software • Bellevue, Washington State, United States • $118.61k - $160.02k / year • 3m ago

One thing we have at Valve is data. Lots and lots of data. We also have statisticians, and we’re always looking to add to our team. Statisticians at Valve use their outstanding empirical research skills to turn that data into insights that guide product decisions and improve our customers' experiences. Some projects that Valve statisticians have worked on in the past include:

Designing, developing, and validating statistical models to explain past behavior and to predict future behavior in Valve's products
Improving Valve's existing metrics collection and analysis techniques to expand the range of questions we're able to explore
Uncovering latent trends in customer behavior to improve existing products and inspire new features
Providing quantitative rationale to inform group decision-making processes

The statisticians that we currently have at Valve have a graduate degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; substantial experience with statistics and data modeling in an applied context; knowledge of statistical techniques to build predictive models; proficiency writing and shipping SQL code in a large-scale relational database environment; and proficiency in programming languages such as C++, SQL, and PHP.

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What We Offer

An organization where 100% of time is dedicated as groups see fit
The opportunity to collaborate with experts across a range of disciplines
A work environment and flexible schedule in support of families and domestic partnerships
A culture eager to become stronger through diversity of all forms
Exceptional health insurance coverage
Unrivaled employer match for our 401(k) retirement plan
Generous vacation and family leave
On-site amenities in support of health and efficiency
Fertility and adoption assistance
Reimbursement for child care during interviews