--- title: 'Gaming Data Scientist- Blitz at Voodoo' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/gaming-data-scientist-blitz-voodoo-paris-b3sb4vg8byjv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Gaming Data Scientist- Blitz at Voodoo - **Company:** [Voodoo ](https://feeny.ai/companies/voodoo) - **Location:** Paris, France - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-07-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/voodoo/b4dc3755-8895-41f3-bffd-995b3c1b7117 ## Job description ## ABOUT VOODOO Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. ## TEAM Blitz is a gaming platform launched by Voodoo in 2021, allowing players to compete on mobile games for real cash prizes (head-up, tournaments, leagues, etc.). It is leveraging Voodoo's unique game portfolio to engage users in a fun and rewarding way. ## ROLE This role sits at the intersection of the Data and Gaming teams. You'll be the analytical partner to game designers and product managers, owning the measurement and tuning of the games themselves — from difficulty and game parameters to matchmaking fairness and the in-game economy. Your work directly shapes what players experience and how the games perform. ## MISSIONS: - Own the A/B testing cycle for games and game parameters — designing experiments, validating changes, and reading out results that drive core KPIs (engagement, RTP, rake, fairness, retention). - Analyze and calibrate game parameters — difficulty, scoring, completion rates, seed selection, and payout structures — to hit target player experience and economic goals. - Translate analyses into clear, actionable recommendations that shape game design and the product roadmap. - Build simulations and prototypes to pressure-test parameter and economy changes before rollout, then monitor them live once shipped. - Collaborate closely with game designers and engineers to embed data-driven decisions across the full game lifecycle. - Build and maintain dashboards and reports that keep the Gaming and Data teams aligned on critical game and economy metrics. ## PROFILE - 3+ years in analytical roles, ideally within gaming or a data-intensive product environment, comfortable working directly with product and design teams. - Skilled in SQL and Python; experience with large, complex datasets. - Strong grasp of A/B testing and statistical methods. - Comfortable with simulation and modeling to reason about game parameters, difficulty, and game economy outcomes. - Thrives in a fast-paced environment with rapid iteration. - Player-first mindset with genuine curiosity about games, player behavior, and game balance. ## BENEFITS - Competitive salary based on experience - Swile Lunch voucher - Gymlib (100% covered by Voodoo) - Premium healthcare coverage with SideCare, 100% covered for you and your family - Wellness activities in our Paris office - Remote days on Fridays ## About Voodoo ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Voodoo is a global tech company that entertains the world through iconic mobile apps and games, empowering bold creators to turn their ideas into hits. - **Entity Type**: Private (minority stakes from Tencent, Goldman Sachs, and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Alexandre Yazdi, Laurent Ritter ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Mobile gaming, mobile apps, social platforms - **Target customers**: B2C (mobile consumers worldwide) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Entertain the world through iconic apps and games" – Voodoo aims to empower bold creators and deliver engaging mobile experiences. ## Products & Services - **Mob Control**: Hybrid-casual game that grossed nearly $100 million; started as hyper-casual and evolved post-launch. - **Block Jam 3D**: Block-matching puzzle game; also crossed $100 million in revenue. - **BeReal**: Photo-sharing social app acquired for €500 million in June 2024; 50 million users globally. - **Wizz**: Social media platform launched in 2020; 1 million MAU in the US. - **Publishing Platform**: Voodoo evaluates and publishes games from over 2,000 external studios, providing user acquisition, monetization, and product support. - **Other notable titles**: Paper.io, Helix Jump, Hole.io, Aquapark.io, Snake vs Block, Baseball Boy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: €1.7 billion (as of August 2021, per Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stake) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $670 million in 2024 (up from $570 million in 2023) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tencent (minority stake, 2020), Goldman Sachs (minority stake), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (16% stake, 2021) - **Growth Signals**: - 8 billion total downloads, 150 million monthly active users - 20% revenue growth and strong profitability in 2024 - Acquisition of BeReal for €500M to expand into social apps - Headcount grew from ~750 (2023) to 800+ (2024) - Opened offices in Singapore, Japan, Istanbul, and Montreal to support global expansion ## Competitive Advantages - **Data-driven rapid prototyping**: Launches nearly one game per week, testing retention and playtime metrics to iterate quickly. - **Massive scale and distribution**: 8 billion downloads and a network of 2,000+ external studios give Voodoo unmatched reach in mobile gaming. - **Successful pivot**: Transitioned from hyper-casual to hybrid-casual games and apps, demonstrating adaptability to market changes. - **Strong monetization**: In-app purchases and advertising revenue; Mob Control and Block Jam each generated nearly $100 million. ## Strategic Focus - **Diversification beyond hyper-casual**: Investing in hybrid-casual games and social apps (BeReal, Wizz) to build resilient revenue streams. - **Asia-Pacific expansion**: Leveraging Tencent partnership and new offices in Singapore and Japan. - **Continued innovation**: Maintaining a high-velocity testing culture while scaling the publishing platform to attract more external developers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include speed, risk-taking, direct feedback, fighting bureaucracy, high standards, ownership, and long-term thinking. Described as fast-paced and focused on learning quickly. - **Hiring process**: Aimed at completion within 30 days; includes recruiter conversation, case study/skill test, Q&A, and final interview with senior leadership. - **Teams**: Growth, Engineering & Data, Gaming, Apps, Strategy & Operations, Corporate. - **Work environment**: Global offices in Paris (HQ), Istanbul, Montreal, Singapore, and Japan. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated, but roles are likely office-based in key hubs. - **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on products with billions of users; ownership mindset encouraged; flat hierarchies with direct feedback culture. ## Sources 1. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/company) 2. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/) 3. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/careers) 4. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voodoo_(company)) 5. 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