Senior Data Scientist

Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company with a very unique way of developing games. Everything has been made for teams to take as much ownership as possible, unleash their creativity, bring performance, and have as much fun as possible.

In July 2022, we launched our Pocket Champs game worldwide which quickly became one of the top-grossing games in its category. In our fast-paced, tech-driven environment, we continuously innovate by developing and updating our proprietary modules, along with integrating third-party ones, to enhance game functionalities, ensure precise analytics, and comply with evolving regulations.
This dynamic ecosystem requires meticulous coordination to keep our games at the forefront of technology and user experience.

At Madbox, the Data Core Team supports game performance and decision-making through data. As a Data Scientist, you own projects end-to-end, from identifying opportunities to delivering impactful insights and models. You combine analytical thinking, business sense, and technical skills to turn data into real impact.

This role reports to the Data Manager and involves close daily collaboration with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, the Analytics team, and the Growth team.

Based in Barcelona, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-moving, creative environment, taking ownership of data solutions that directly impact our games and business.

Your future responsibilities and scope:

• Take ownership of end-to-end data science projects, from problem definition to deployment and monitoring

• Analyze player behavior to understand game performance, progression, monetization, and engagement drivers

• Design and analyze A/B tests, define KPIs, and ensure robust interpretation of results

• Develop predictive models, segmentation, and forecasting approaches to support decision-making

• Design and optimize data models and datasets tailored to analytical and business needs

• Ensure data quality and consistency, validating assumptions and identifying data issues

• Leverage and adapt AI tools and approaches to enhance data workflows and impact

• Demonstrate autonomy and decision-making, driving projects forward in ambiguous environments

• Contribute to the data roadmap, identifying high-impact opportunities for data science and analytics

The profile we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or equivalent

• 3+ years of experience in Data Science or advanced analytics roles

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL

• Solid experience with data modeling and large-scale datasets

• Strong understanding of statistics, A/B testing, and experimental design

• Experience applying machine learning techniques to real-world problems

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably GCP) and modern data environments

• Good understanding of data pipelines and ETL processes

• Experience with orchestration tools and dbt

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

• Autonomous, proactive, and able to drive initiatives end-to-end

• A team player who enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced and creative environment

Nice to have:

• Experience in the mobile gaming industry

• Exposure to growth, UA, or product analytics contexts

Please note: unfortunately, this position is not open to relocation and we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

At Madbox, we value the mindset and how you can fit with our culture by sharing common values and creating great games together.
We are passionated, always pushing to the next level to learn new things. We are creative and innovative and most of all, team players 🙏

Do you recognize yourself in this mindset? Apply today and come meet us !!! ⬇️

How do we hire at Madbox?

• Meet the recruiter

• Meet the direct manager

• Home Assignment

• Meet the team

• Meet with Leadership

NB: our offers are extended within 24h

Find out more about Madbox!