Data Scientist (Mid/Senior)

At Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for 20 years. We’re the creators behind the world’s most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you’ve come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.

As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.

We’re privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a “Best Place to Work” (aka not your typical games company).

We’ve been recognised by "Happiness Works 2023, 2024, 2025" in Portugal, "Crain's Best Places to Work 2022" and "Great Place to Work 2022 and 2023" in New York!

Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you!

Overview

We’re looking for a Data Scientist curious about AI and games to help us explore and build practical applications of Generative AI and machine learning across our games (or gaming platforms).

In this role, you will experiment with existing LLMs and fine-tuning techniques to show how valuable our data can be in improving AI models.
You’ll also use traditional machine learning models to improve player experience, build internal tools, and support teams such as product and marketing with better insights and optimizations.

You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and analysts to turn ideas into scalable AI solutions used across platforms with millions of players.

Important note: we’re open to candidates from mid-level to senior, as long as you bring strong passion about AI and a desire to experiment and build impactful systems.

What You’ll Do

• Explore and implement Generative AI solutions using existing LLMs.
• Experiment with fine-tuning and adapting models for practical use cases.
• Apply traditional machine learning techniques to problems such as player behavior, recommendations, or marketing optimization.
• Prototype and evaluate new AI-driven features and tools.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data science solutions.

Requirements:
What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in data science and machine learning.
• Experience with fine-tuning open-source Large Language Models and evaluating them.
• Solid knowledge of traditional ML techniques and experimentation.
• Ability to write efficient code (typically Python).
• Curiosity and passion for AI experimentation and games.

Nice to Have

• Experience in gaming, consumer platforms, or large-scale data environments.

Benefits:
We offer:

• Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
• Health insurance
• Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
• Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)
• Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
• A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
• Summer Fridays: Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun!

Work Location & Hybrid Model (Portugal)

In Portugal, we operate under a hybrid work model that blends remote and in-office work. Employees may work from home or from the office depending on team and individual needs, ensuring both flexibility and strong collaboration.

If you reside in the Lisbon metropolitan area: you will be expected to work onsite one to three times per week. If you are based outside of Lisbon: a different onsite cadence will apply.