Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is home to some of the worlds most beloved films and television series. From Cobra Kai to The Night Agent our content reaches millions worldwide. Behind the scenes our Insights Strategy & Analytics (ISA) team empowers storytellers and business leaders with data‑driven insights to shape the future of entertainment.
We’re looking for a Manager Data Scientist to join our growing team. You’ll work on high‑impact projects that combine advanced analytics, machine learning, and experimentation to drive smarter decisions across SPE’s production and content distribution businesses.
What You’ll Do
Build and deploy predictive models and advanced analytics that guide business and creative strategies
Explore and analyze large, complex datasets to uncover audience insights and optimize content adoption
Manage cleansing and feature extraction of large, unstructured data and develop insights on top of it
Partner with engineers to productionalize machine learning models and monitor performance
Create clear, compelling visualizations and communicate insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (marketing, distribution, strategy, finance) to translate data insights into real‑world business actions
Research and test emerging machine learning techniques (e.g., natural language processing, deep learning) to keep SPE at the cutting edge
Champion data‑driven decision making within the organization by presenting findings to senior leaders
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, etc.); advanced degree a plus
6 years of applied experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience with A/B testing, statistical modeling, and building predictive models
Familiarity with big‑data tools and cloud platforms, including MLOps (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Excellent communication skills and ability to turn complex data into actionable recommendations
In‑depth knowledge of machine learning techniques, variable reduction, feature importance, and model interpretability
Highly analytical, results‑oriented, with superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑moving environment
Nice to Have
Experience in the media & entertainment industry
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Dash, or Shiny)
Experience building and maintaining Directed Acyclic Graphs and/or Docker containers
Why Join Us
Shape the future of entertainment – your work will directly influence how audiences worldwide discover and enjoy Sony content
Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and strategists solving exciting real‑world challenges
Be part of a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning, with access to professional development and cutting‑edge tools
Enjoy the benefits of working at a global studio while contributing to projects that matter
Compensation The anticipated base salary for this position is $100K to $130K. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable the location of the position.
Equal Opportunity Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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We’re looking for a Manager Data Scientist to join our growing team. You’ll work on high‑impact projects that combine advanced analytics, machine learning, and experimentation to drive smarter decisions across SPE’s production and content distribution businesses.
What You’ll Do
Build and deploy predictive models and advanced analytics that guide business and creative strategies
Explore and analyze large, complex datasets to uncover audience insights and optimize content adoption
Manage cleansing and feature extraction of large, unstructured data and develop insights on top of it
Partner with engineers to productionalize machine learning models and monitor performance
Create clear, compelling visualizations and communicate insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (marketing, distribution, strategy, finance) to translate data insights into real‑world business actions
Research and test emerging machine learning techniques (e.g., natural language processing, deep learning) to keep SPE at the cutting edge
Champion data‑driven decision making within the organization by presenting findings to senior leaders
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, etc.); advanced degree a plus
6 years of applied experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience with A/B testing, statistical modeling, and building predictive models
Familiarity with big‑data tools and cloud platforms, including MLOps (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Excellent communication skills and ability to turn complex data into actionable recommendations
In‑depth knowledge of machine learning techniques, variable reduction, feature importance, and model interpretability
Highly analytical, results‑oriented, with superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑moving environment
Nice to Have
Experience in the media & entertainment industry
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Dash, or Shiny)
Experience building and maintaining Directed Acyclic Graphs and/or Docker containers
Why Join Us
Shape the future of entertainment – your work will directly influence how audiences worldwide discover and enjoy Sony content
Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and strategists solving exciting real‑world challenges
Be part of a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning, with access to professional development and cutting‑edge tools
Enjoy the benefits of working at a global studio while contributing to projects that matter
Compensation The anticipated base salary for this position is $100K to $130K. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable the location of the position.
Equal Opportunity Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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