About the roleWe are seeking a highly motivated and autonomous Senior Data Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will surface insights and provide guidance to a broad spectrum of disciplines across the studio, empowering these teams to leverage data in new ways and do their best work with accurate data in hand.We expect you to:Have deep passion for video games and think on behalf of our playersBe curious; a detail-oriented problem solver and a self-starter who is comfortable taking risks. Know how and when to apply your knowledge, and be willing to share with the rest of usBe comfortable with ambiguity. Navigate, iterate, and advocate solutions in the problem spaceComb through large sets of game telemetry data to uncover player relationships, feature usage trends, security threats, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve the player and developer experienceServe as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams and provide technical guidance. Translate stakeholder needs and context into requirements, tangible data solutions, and actionable business insightsDevelop an intimate understanding of our games through hands-on playtimeRequired SkillsExtensive experience writing optimized SQL to build and analyze datasets and associated data resources - tables, views, stored procedures etcExperience working with data sourced from a variety of structured/unstructured storage mediums (SQL, NoSQL, cache, blob storage etc) and unifying disparate datasetsProficiency conducting exploratory data analysisProficiency with a data visualization tool like Tableau or LookerDeep understanding of data modeling, data quality practices, and cost-efficient storage architectureExperience with Git and modern version control workflowsPreferred ExperienceAny of the following would be highly preferred, but most of all, we value team players who are eager to learn and contribute:Familiar with Python data-related libraries (e.g., Pandas, Airflow, Flask, Plotly)Experience with the broader GCP ecosystem (Kubernetes, GCS, PubSub, Cloud Functions, etc)Experience with Apache SparkExperience with dbt or other state management systemsExperience in the video gaming industryExperience in a small company with a startup feelInterest in technical writing and sharing your workPerksPaid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter BreakEmployees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage (no waiting period)Pet InsuranceCompassionate leave for employees who need to take care of their family membersPre-tax wellness stipendPre-tax work from home stipendAccess our savings plan (401K) with company matchMental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Discount portal for everyday goods and servicesEmployee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow TogetherSupport for personal professional developmentWork authorizationApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.CompensationThe salary range for this position is $109,000 USD to $171,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off. Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.
