Computer Science Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

Job Summary:
2K is a global video game company headquartered in Novato, California, known for publishing titles developed by influential game studios. They are seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager in Data Science to drive the vision and execution of data science strategies, enhancing player experiences through analytics and machine learning.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement the product strategy for 2K’s central data science platform, partnering with Data Scientists across our gaming business units to drive predictive analytics, player personalization, and real-time decision-making;
• Collaborate with the Director of Product, 2K Data to align the data engineering roadmap with customer objectives and player-centric outcomes;
• Define and prioritize a high-impact data science roadmap to lead a team of central data scientists in driving a variety of use cases such as player retention modeling, dynamic content generation, and real-time fraud detection.
• Lead the development of reusable and extensible machine learning models, feature engineering pipelines, and ML-driven insights using tools like Databricks, MLflow, and SageMaker;
• Ensure data science initiatives integrate seamlessly with the real-time data infrastructure, supporting streaming analytics, AI-powered LiveOps, and dynamic matchmaking systems;
• Establish and maintain self-service tools that enable game teams to experiment with and deploy AI models independently;
• Support the build and enhancement of the central ML feature store;
• Monitor and optimize model performance in production environments, using MLOps standard methodologies;
• Implement governance frameworks to ensure AI models adhere responsibly to data privacy, security, and compliance standards (e.g., CCPA, GDPR).
• Work closely with data scientists across game studios and business units to understand their data science needs and to provide data-driven solutions at the pace they need them;
• Act as a strategic liaison between data scientists and product teams, ensuring model outputs are actionable, reliable, and aligned with business goals;
• Promote a culture of experimentation and rapid iteration, supporting game studios with A/B testing frameworks, predictive analytics, and personalization engines.
• Find opportunities to enhance game design and player engagement through advanced analytics and machine learning.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 6+ 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, such as 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 focus on the Why and What without getting lost in the What and the How
• Consistent track record of delivering data science products and features from ideation to production, with measurable business 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:
• 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
Company:
2K is a development studio that develops and publishes sports-based video games. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in Novato, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.