Senior Data Analyst (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Data Analyst (Gamedev): Analyzing player behavior and gameplay data to support design and production decisions with an accent on telemetry design, KPI definition, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on uncovering player engagement patterns, driving analytical roadmaps, and mentoring team members to ensure high-quality, actionable insights.

Company

A prominent game development studio under Sony Interactive Entertainment, known for creating high-quality, immersive game experiences.

What you will do

• Support analytics across gameplay domains like progression, combat systems, and economy.
• Translate ambiguous project goals into actionable success metrics and KPIs.
• Design and validate gameplay telemetry to ensure effective measurement of player behavior.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to uncover player patterns, design risks, and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with designers, producers, and engineers to influence development roadmaps.
• Mentor other analysts and contribute to established analytical practices across the team.

Requirements

• Advanced SQL proficiency with experience handling large behavioral or event-stream datasets.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical skills, including cohort analysis and correlation studies.
• Experience turning ambiguous questions into well-scoped, actionable analysis.
• Practical experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Knowledge of Python or applied analytical techniques to solve product-related questions.
• Deep understanding of games and player behavior.

Nice to have

• Experience with A/B testing or experimental design.
• Familiarity with version control workflows like Git.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to exploring new analytical tools and methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a world-class game development environment.
• Exposure to cross-disciplinary collaboration with engineering, design, and user research teams.
• Supportive team environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Stable career path within the Sony Interactive Entertainment ecosystem.