Game Economist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Game Economist (Gamedev): Designing game economies and predicting player behavior to optimize monetization and game balance with an accent on data-driven simulation and complex modeling. Focus on building predictive models, balancing virtual currencies, and translating large datasets into strategic product decisions.

Location: Tel-Aviv, Israel (Onsite)

Company

A fast-growing mobile gaming company founded by industry experts from Playtika and Rovio, known for hits like Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams.

What you will do

• Design game user experience from an economic perspective based on existing player data.
• Establish pricing strategies for virtual game currencies.
• Develop simulations and predictive models to forecast the impact of content changes.
• Collaborate with product teams to balance new features.
• Monitor macro and micro player balances to maintain long-term economy health.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to drive operational and strategic business decisions.

Requirements

• BA/B.Sc. in Statistics, Math, Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Advanced Excel skills including data manipulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex analytical concepts into actionable business recommendations.
• Passion for understanding consumer behavior in social gaming.

Nice to have

• Strong SQL experience querying large datasets.
• Previous analytical experience in the gaming industry.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical tools/languages like R, SAS, or Python.
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau or Looker.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques.
• Strong interest in the gaming industry.