Lead Data Analyst (GameDev)

TL;DR

Lead Data Analyst (GameDev): Owning the analytics strategy across the Product organisation and shaping the future of games through data with an accent on designing experimentation frameworks, economy models, and KPI taxonomies. Focus on translating complex data into strategic product recommendations and fostering a high-performance analytical culture.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada. Office attendance is required 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), with Wednesday being optional.

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 USD

Company

Clipwire Games, a studio of hirify.global, is one of Canada's top-grossing mobile game developers behind titles like Monopoly: Bingo! and Bingo Story, focused on building a company proud of its driven and smart team.

What you will do

• Own the analytics roadmap for the Product organisation, partnering with Product leadership.
• Lead and mentor a team of analysts, supporting their development and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Design and standardise experimentation frameworks, economy models, and KPI taxonomies across titles.
• Serve as a senior thought partner to Product and Development leadership, translating findings into strategic recommendations.
• Oversee in-game instrumentation strategy and champion data literacy across the Product organisation.
• Represent the data function in leadership forums and maintain quality/reliability of analytical outputs.

Requirements

• Expert-level SQL, Tableau, Looker, and statistical/modelling methods.
• Experience defining and owning an analytics roadmap aligned to product strategy.
• Deep expertise in experimentation at scale (A/B, sequential, and multivariate testing).
• Strong understanding of game economy design, modelling, and simulation.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills with a track record of developing analytical teams.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with clear, well-evidenced recommendations.

Nice to have

• Background in mobile or free-to-play games.

Culture & Benefits

• 15 days holiday, increasing by 5 days after every 5 years of service.
• Hybrid working model with 2 mandatory office days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and optional Wednesday, with lunch provided.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage plus a $500 annual Wellness Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Generous parental leave policy and a family-friendly culture.
• Regular company events and continuous professional development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Talent Acquisition Interview.
• Stage 2: Take-home Assessment.
• Stage 3: Manager Interview.
• Stage 4: Final Interview.
• Stage 5: Hired.