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# Senior Data Scientist, Transparency & Regulatory at Epic Games

- **Company:** Epic Games
- **Location:** Multiple Locations
- **Compensation:** $145k–$266k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27
- **Apply:** https://epicgames.com/careers/jobs/6231468004?gh_jid=6231468004

## Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

## ANALYTICS

## What We Do

Our Data & Analytics teams build powerful stories and visuals that inform the games we make, the technology we develop, and business decisions that drive Epic.

## What You'll Do

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist, Transparency and Regulatory, to join the Analytics team, where you will own the data and drive data tooling behind transparency reports Epic publishes under regulations such as the DSA, and support risk assessments, audits, compliance assessments, and other compliance reporting. You'll work with Legal, Compliance, Trust and Safety, and data engineering to turn regulatory requirements into clear metric definitions, bring in the figures other teams hold, and check every number before it is published.

In this role, you will

- Own the data for transparency reports, risk assessments, and other compliance reporting across our products like Fortnite, the Epic Games Store, and Fab; from data requests to published figures
- Work with Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and Trust and Safety policy teams to turn regulatory text into productionalized metric definitions
- Map Epic's internal moderation data to regulatory categories, and work with product and engineering teams so new features capture what a regulatory report may need before launch
- Partner with Data Engineering to drive the templates and validation tooling that other teams use to submit their data
- Review the reporting pipeline's data quality checks every month, and work with Data Engineering to fix drift and defects, and add new moderation flows
- Drive reporting methodology in partnership with leadership across the company

## What we're looking for

- 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a related field, including 2+ years with Trust and Safety, integrity, risk, compliance, or regulatory reporting data
- Expertise with SQL, Python, and big data technologies such as Spark or Databricks
- Experience turning legal, policy, or regulatory language into precise metric definitions, documented well enough for someone else to audit
- Hands-on work on transparency reports or similar regulatory reporting (DSA, COPPA, audits, etc), delivering a recurring, deadline-bound report that depends on data from other teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience writing data specifications for engineers and presenting to Legal, Compliance, and senior leadership
- Experience with content moderation or child safety data, such as notices, appeals, statements of reasons, or age assurance
- Experience supporting an internal audit, a controls review, or a regulator's request for information
- Experience with data visualization, code version control (GitHub or similar), and orchestration (Airflow or similar)
- Experience using Al in daily data work and building Al tools or agents for documentation, reconciliation, or review work
- Passion for the gaming industry

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA, NYC, & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs). New York City Base Pay Range $181,477—$266,166 USD

California Base Pay Range $159,700—$234,226 USD

Washington Base Pay Range $145,181—$212,933 USD

## ABOUT US

Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy [here](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/eeo-policy).

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found [here](https://www.epicgames.com/note-to-recruitment-agencies).

## About Epic Games

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology, best known for developing Fortnite and Unreal Engine.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Cary, North Carolina, USA (with dozens of offices worldwide)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Tim Sweeney

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Video games, game engine development, digital storefronts, online services
- **Target customers**: B2C (gamers, especially through Fortnite) and B2B (game developers, film/TV studios, automotive, architecture, simulation professionals using Unreal Engine)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To empower creators and provide an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.

## Products & Services
- **Fortnite**: A vibrant ecosystem of social entertainment experiences including Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO® Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival, as well as creator-made experiences. Available across multiple platforms.
- **Unreal Engine**: The most powerful real-time 3D creation engine, used not only for games but also for film/FX, automotive design, architectural visualization, broadcast/live events, and simulation.
- **Epic Games Store**: A digital storefront for PC games and apps, offering developers an 88/12 revenue split and free games programs.
- **Epic Online Services**: A suite of backend services for multiplayer games, including matchmaking, voice chat, leaderboards, and cross-platform play.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Over 800 million accounts and over 6 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in official materials; historically, Tencent acquired a minority stake (~40%) in 2012 and 2020 (source not in provided web results).
- **Growth Signals**: Ongoing expansion of Fortnite ecosystem (LEGO, racing, music); widespread adoption of Unreal Engine across industries; consistent hiring across engineering, art, production, and corporate roles; active investment in the metaverse and creator economy.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unreal Engine dominance**: Industry-leading real-time 3D technology used by a vast range of developers and enterprises, creating a strong ecosystem and lock-in.
- **Fortnite’s massive, engaged user base**: Over 800 million accounts provide a built-in audience and a platform for content creators.
- **End-to-end digital ecosystem**: Epic owns the full stack – engine, store, online services, and games – enabling seamless integration and data feedback loops.
- **Proprietary technology and R&D**: Continuous innovation in rendering, networking, and interactive experiences.

## Strategic Focus
- Building the metaverse through Fortnite’s creative and social experiences.
- Expanding Unreal Engine’s use beyond games into film, TV, broadcast, architecture, automotive, and simulation.
- Growing the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services to attract and support developers.
- Investing in creator tools and economy (e.g., UEFN – Unreal Editor for Fortnite).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Epic describes itself as a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment where talented, passionate employees are at the core of its success.
- **Disciplines**: Opportunities span Engineering, Art & Animation, Audio & Design, Production, Publishing (Marketing, Community), Data & Analytics, Product Management, Corporate (HR, Legal, IT, InfoSec, Finance), and more.
- **Global presence**: Dozens of offices worldwide including major hubs in Cary (HQ), Montreal, Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York, Porto Alegre, Shanghai, and others.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated in provided materials, but many roles list specific locations; likely a mix of in-office, hybrid, and limited remote based on role.
- **Perks and growth**: Internship programs, opportunities to work on award-winning games and cutting-edge engine tech, and a “Be Epic” ethos that encourages innovation and quality.

## Sources
1. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/careers) – Careers overview and culture
2. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/about) – About page with company facts
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epic-games) – LinkedIn company profile (funding and revenue data not shown)
4. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/about) – About page (alternative URL)
5. [epicgames.com](https://www.epicgames.com/site/careers/jobs) – Current job listings and departments

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