This role pays more than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,365–$205,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$182k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media
The Walt Disney Company currently has
118 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,700–$199,400
across 118 roles with salary data.
Principal Data Scientist - Games will join the Disney Games & Digital Entertainment team as a key individual contributor to drive advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and experimentation initiatives. This role focuses on the development of an expansive new digital universe connected to Fortnite. The successful candidate will build scalable data science capabilities, experimentation frameworks, dashboards, and behavioral analytics solutions while translating complex findings into narratives for leadership. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing gameplay telemetry, social engagement data, creator content trends, and streaming interaction data to optimize player retention, monetization, and lifecycle behavior. Required technical skills include proficiency in SQL and Python or R, with experience in Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Tableau, and Looker. The role addresses the challenge of transforming complex behavioral datasets into actionable insights for games product strategy and audience engagement within a large-scale entertainment ecosystem.
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