Sr. Data Analyst, Mobile Games
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Job Location:
San Mateo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90 - 110
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Sr. Game Data Analyst: Mobile (Contract)
United States Remote PST working hours.
Description
PlayStation Studios Mobile (PSSM) is looking for a Sr. Game Data Analyst to support a growing slate of mobile games. This role will be part of a central team tasked with driving the commercial success of a portfolio of games. PSSMs Game Data Analyst will own key data initiatives that will uncover insights to drive the optimization of live games and the creation of new games.
The ideal candidate will have a background in free-to-play analytics a proven track record of contributing to successful titles and a deep passion for the gaming industry. Data assignments will include virtual economy and player progression analysis and the creation of predictive models related to player engagement and acquisition. The role requires a strong communicator who can translate complex data-sets into meaningful insights for consumption across all levels and disciplines of the organization (Designers Product Managers Directors and VPs etc.).
Role Responsibilities
- Work with internal studios and external partners on in-development projects to ensure analytics schemas are comprehensive optimized and implemented on time.
- Proactively uncover hidden insights that will shape and improve the experience of our games for millions of players around the world.
- Lead data projects from start to finish. i.e. lead the definition of key questions and objectives based on each games unique requirements extract data via SQL or similar ensure data quality and accuracy organize and visualize complex data and crystallize insights that are actionable by stakeholders.
- Prioritize an extensive roadmap of research projects in collaboration with product managers and designers providing the necessary insights to empower game teams when they are needed.
- Lead the automation of repetitive analytics tasks (e.g. KPI Reports Market Data Reports etc.) to ensure bandwidth is protected for deep research and special projects.
- Partner with existing data teams across platform and studio businesses as needed to support individual workstreams and to gather and share best practices across PlayStation.
- Ensure that PlayStation is at the forefront of Game Analytics and Business Intelligence as a discipline by uncovering and advocating for the latest technologies and methodologies as they emerge.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- 5 years professional experience as a Game Data Analyst Data Scientist or similar in the free-to-play mobile space with a proven track record of optimizing successful games.
- Expertise in the areas of Analytics Implementation Player Progression Virtual Economy and Pricing Optimization AB test design and User Acquisition Analytics.
- Experience evaluating implementing and optimizing data pipelines and tooling.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Data Science Economics or a related discipline.
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At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location.
In addition this role is eligible for SIEs top-tier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401(k) paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$90 - $110 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Power BI
- R
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Data Management
- Data Mining
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
- Analytics
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