# Lead Data Scientist

> Vertigo · Istanbul, Turkey · — · Posted 2026-02-09

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We create amazing games that rank at the top on both iOS & Android, loved and played by 150+ million fans worldwide!

Check out our smash-hit games:

**\- Critical Strike**

**\- Polygun Arena**

Now, we're looking for a passionate **Lead Data Scientist** to join our dynamic team in **Istanbul**. This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Levent. This is an on-site role, where you will be working **5 days a week from our office in Levent.  
  
**In this role, we deeply care about your passion for data-driven insights in gaming. We highly encourage you to **get familiar with both of our games before you apply and complete your application only if you're genuinely excited** to explore their player behavior, in-game metrics, and performance trends to uncover meaningful insights that can drive better decisions.

## Requirements

-   Highly proficient in SQL and Python.
-   Minimum of 3 years of hands-on data science experience in a tech companies preferably within a mobile game company.
-   Experienced in managing data within cloud warehousing environments such as BigQuery etc.
-   Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
-   Passion and interest for mobile gaming industry trends and user behavior is a plus.

**Responsibilities**  

-   Interpret large datasets to provide actionable insights that shape product roadmaps and strategy
-   Collaborate with engineers to optimize data pipelines, warehouses, and the overall data architecture.
-   Conduct exploratory analysis and A/B testing to identify product gaps and seize growth opportunities
-   Develop visualization suites (dashboards, reports)

## Benefits

-   A Compensation Package That Reflects Your Contribution: We keep it simple. Competitive pay that matches the work you deliver.

-   Meal Allowance: Enough for a solid, satisfying meal.
-   Delicious In-Office Catering: Fresh meals, good coffee, sweet treats. No place for hunger, ever.
-   Private Health Insurance: Complementary private health insurance so you can get care without second thoughts.
-   Continuous Learning Support: A monthly budget for courses and platforms, because staying sharp is part of the job.
-   Equity That Actually Makes You a Partner: We offer real equity, not symbolic. Once you reach a certain contribution level, you earn a meaningful stake in the company. When we grow, you grow with us.
-   Meaningful Time Off: Starting from your first year, you receive bonus company-wide rewind holidays: A special extra break even before standard annual leave kicks in. And your birthday is a free day on us.
-   Referral Bonus: Introduce great talent to the team and earn a reward when they join.
-   Milestone Awards: As you reach key milestones with us, you earn bonus rewards that recognize your long-term contribution.

-   A Culture Built Around Players & Ownership: Curious, collaborative, and focused. We’re here to build great games together.
-   A Modern, Comfortable Office in Levent: Bright space, central location, one step from the metro designed to keep you in the "zone".

-   Game Room: A dedicated Xbox corner for fun breaks and quick gaming sessions whenever you need to unwind.
-   Office Events That Keep Us Connected: Fun team moments, regular happy hours, and in-office events throughout the year.

## Apply

[Apply at Vertigo](https://apply.workable.com/vertigogames/j/09D54B426E/apply)

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