Senior Lead Data Scientist

We are looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead our analytics efforts in the dynamic world of in-game advertising. As a Data Platform Analyst, you’ll not only work with data, using it to enhance performance and revenue, but also manage and mentor a team of analysts, helping them to grow and ultimately deliver their best work. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including ad operations, sales, product management, data engineering, development, and game production. Your role will involve turning complex data into clear insights, improving workflows, and developing innovative, data-driven solutions using the latest technologies. If you’re curious, collaborative, and as passionate about people as you are turning data into impact — we’d love to meet you!

Locations

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Recruiter

Neja Rozman

Neja Rozman

Talent Acquisition Specialist

[email protected]

Employers

Ekipa2 d.o.o

In this role you will

  • Lead a high-performing analytics team focused on ad monetization and data infrastructure.
  • Define team goals, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Support individual growth through mentoring, feedback, and tailored development plans, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and performance.
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews, while proactively closing skill gaps where necessary.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, ad ops, UA, and leadership.
  • Contribute to team structure and succession planning.
  • Create an environment where knowledge-sharing, challenging ideas, and autonomy thrive.
  • Evolve a scalable, reliable, cost-efficient data infrastructure to ensure high data quality and ease of access.
  • Build and maintain clean data pipelines and internal tools that reduce manual work, minimize errors, and support at-scale optimization.
  • Design, prototype, and deploy ML models for ad monetization (e.g., eCPM prediction, user segmentation), watching over the full lifecycle, from research to production and monitoring.
  • Support backend development to accelerate workflows, and mentor team members in doing the same.
  • Develop robust experimentation frameworks and conduct analyses to support revenue growth and optimization of advertising product.
  • Communicate insights clearly, challenge outdated practices, and lead pragmatic improvements.
  • Ensure tools, dashboards, and reporting systems are intuitive, impactful, and widely adopted.

What we’re looking for

  • Strong problem-solving skills combined with an ability to understand data and identify key trends.
  • Advanced knowledge of data analysis, particularly of SQL and visualization libraries in R or Python.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to lead by example.
  • Able to work efficiently in an ever-changing environment.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills, with fluency in English (both written and spoken).
  • Familiar with data tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Your experience

  • 4+ years of experience in data analysis or data science, ideally in mobile gaming, ad tech, or related fields. You should know how to use data to help with business decisions.
  • Experience managing people.
  • Experience working with teams from different departments.
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting, and monitoring.

What we offer

  • Employment relationship with Ekipa2 d.o.o. for an indefinite period of time, with a six-month probationary period.
  • The position is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia (relocation assistance will be provided, if needed).
  • Diverse work with exciting daily challenges, working as part of a team in a fun, relaxed environment.
  • Participation in attractive projects.
  • Development opportunities through training, seminars, and conferences
  • Choice of sport, fitness, educational, and entertainment activities outside of work.
  • Healthy meals in the office
  • Flexible working hours
  • 24 days of paid vacation
  • Participation in a discretionary bonus plan.
  • Christmas bonus (subject to internal policies).

Povzetek delovnega mesta:

Podatkovni analitik IV., vodja ekipe (M/Ž)

Sklenitev delovnega razmerja nudimo za nedoločen delovni čas s šestmesečnim poskusnim delom v podjetju Ekipa2 d.o.o., s sedežem v Ljubljani. Rok za prijavo: 30.8.2025.

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