Senior Compensation Analyst, Applovin
$103-155k
+ Equity
Marketing platform for app developers
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Marketing platform for app developers
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$103-155k
+ Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To grow the mobile app ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst with deep expertise in People Analytics and Compensation to lead data-driven decision-making across the organization
- This role requires advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, strong analytical and modeling capabilities, and the ability to influence compensation strategy on a global scale
- The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who combines technical excellence, business acumen, and deep knowledge of global compensation frameworks
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, with significant experience in HR, People Analytics, or Compensation
- Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets, including advanced modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables, QUERY functions, ARRAYFORMULA, and cross-sheet integrations
- Deep understanding of compensation principles, including market pricing, job leveling, pay bands, salary structures, and equity programs
- Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic decisions
- Exceptional data visualization, storytelling, and executive communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion when handling sensitive employee data
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field
- Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, or similar)
- Experience with AirTable
- Extensive experience with global compensation practices across multiple regions and currencies
- Expertise in pay equity analysis, compensation benchmarking tools, and survey data (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Culpepper)
- Prior experience in a high-growth or global organization supporting Total Rewards or People Analytics functions
What the job involves
- This individual will independently drive complex analyses, advise stakeholders, and shape programs that support equitable and competitive talent strategies
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of advanced Google Sheets dashboards and models for workforce metrics, compensation benchmarking, and headcount planning
- Own and deliver complex analyses across multiple geographic regions, providing strategic insights on global compensation structures, pay equity, and market competitiveness
- Drive the annual compensation review process, including salary planning, bonus design, equity refresh cycles, and financial impact modeling
- Act as a strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and leadership to align compensation strategies with business objectives
- Translate complex data into clear, compelling executive-level insights, recommendations, and presentations
Our take
AppLovin operates a mobile ad network that helps advertisers target and deliver personalized ads to people who are similar to their existing user base. The company builds and acquires free-to-play mobile games and sells advertising space. Collectively, its portfolio attracts over tens of millions of users each day.
By 2026, the gaming industry is projected to be worth over $320B, and AppLovin commands a significant slice of this, with tools for building, monetizing and marketing apps towards increasing revenue for its users. The business has been profitable for some time and has received considerable investment, highlighting the potential that investors see in its product. It has also bolstered its offerings through numerous acquisitions, like German ad network Moboqo and Wurl, a high-growth software platform in the CTV market.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2018
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jul 2014
$4m
SEED
Total funding: $408.1m
Company benefits
- 100% company paid health benefits for employees & dependent
- Phone bill covered for business usage
- Access to mental health and wellness provider
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible time off
- Retirement benefits with company matching
- Parental leave program
- Life and disability coverage
- Family forming & women's reproductive health benefits
- Team-centric company events and more!
Company HQ
Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Adam Foroughi
(Co-Founder & CEO)Began his career as a derivatives trader. Over the next decade, he applied this knowledge to adtech at three companies he founded: Lifestreet Media, Social Hour, and AppLovin.
Andrew Karam
(Co-Founder & VP Product)Began his career in pharmaceutical research. He has since co-founded three different companies in the adtech space including StylePage and Social Hour, which sold to Playphone in 2012.
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