Staff Data Analyst, King

Activision Blizzard Media

$111.8-206.9k

SQL
Python
Looker
R
Senior and Expert level
New York

1-4 days a week in office

King

Mobile games developer

Open for applications

King

Mobile games developer

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentMobile

Open for applications

$111.8-206.9k

SQL
Python
Looker
R
Senior and Expert level
New York

1-4 days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentMobile

Company mission

At King, weโ€™re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? Weโ€™re the creators behind it. But we arenโ€™t just crushing it with candies, weโ€™re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games.

Role

Who you are

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in data analysis, focusing on Advertising, Gaming, e-commerce, or high-volume systems
  • Bachelorโ€™s and/or Masterโ€™s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related analytical field
  • Proficiency in complex SQL for deep-dive analysis
  • Strong statistical skills with experience in A/B testing, hypothesis testing, regression, and other statistical methods
  • Proficiency in an analytical programming language such as Python or R, primarily for statistical analysis and data manipulation
  • Proven ability to structure complex problems, conduct thorough analyses, and generate actionable insights from large datasets
  • Dedicated advocate for the use of data to solve problems
  • Curious, internally motivated self-starter with the ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities to manage multiple projects and achieve results
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in presenting analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience with experimental design, data modeling, predictive modeling, and advanced statistical techniques
  • Domain knowledge in advertising or gaming is a strong plus
  • Expertise in at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Looker)

What the job involves

  • At Activision Blizzard Media, we seek a passionate and skilled Staff Data Analyst to push the boundaries of mobile games analytics and advertising product performance, focusing on deep-dive analyses and applying statistical methods to solve complex business problems
  • Perform in-depth analyses on large-scale datasets, uncovering actionable insights that drive business performance
  • Lead the design, execution, and analysis of A/B tests and experiments, applying statistical rigor to assess performance
  • Interpret complex data using statistical methods and effectively communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers, and Commercial leaders to develop insights that support product enhancements and business decisions
  • Build and maintain clear and concise documentation related to analyses, findings, and methodologies
  • Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights, helping senior management and department leaders translate findings into actionable strategies

Our take

Gaming is one of the worldโ€™s fastest-growing industries, but many still view gaming as inconvenient, inaccessible, or niche. King solves that problem by designing mobile games with broad market appeal.

Since its launch, King has released more than 200 titles in 14 languages, including Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue, and more. The company pioneered in-game spending, which allows it to monetize user interactions without charging them to buy the game. Titles such as Candy Crush are designed to be highly accessible to demographics that wouldnโ€™t usually define themselves as โ€œgamersโ€, including older users. King now boasts more than 200 million monthly active users, making it a clear market leader.

In 2016, King was bought by gaming giant Activision Blizzard, which has since been purchased by Microsoft. While the company still operates with a high degree of independence, it has greatly profited from the financial and marketing support of its parent corporation. This support has been instrumental in enabling King to maintain its competitiveness in the constantly evolving mobile gaming industry.

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Top investors

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15% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Employee endorsements

Focus on employee wellbeing

"There is an amazing worklife balance that the company puts an emphasis on. On top of that there are amazing benefits to take part in, for example in..."

Funding (2 rounds)

Sep 2005

$43m

SERIES A

Jun 2005

$41m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $84m

Company benefits

  • โค๏ธ Reimbursements for both physical and mental health-related activities
  • ๐Ÿ“š Dedicated learning & development resources including LEAP and other leadership coaching
  • ๐ŸŒด Generous paid holidays and vacation time, paid sick time, and compassionate, bereavement and parental leaves
  • โŒš A Team First, Hybrid Working approach allows working patterns to be based on the needs of the team
  • ๐Ÿฅ 401(k) Plan with company match, medical, dental, and vision coverage options, and more
  • ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Four employee-led diversity-focused networks and other community groups that raise awareness
  • ๐Ÿ… Community Day, charity donation matching, free and discounted Activision Blizzard games, and our Royal Recognition Awards rewarding commitment of long-serving Kingsters
  • ๐Ÿ“š Voluntary benefits including tuition reimbursement, group discounts for legal services, ID protection, home and rental insurance, and others

Company values

  • Fun & Friendly ๐Ÿงก We create an inclusive environment where everyone can belong. We build trust, we're supportive and demanding in everything we do, and we're not afraid to have fun along the way
  • Care & Craft ๐Ÿค— We put our heart and soul into everything we do - and we do it for our players. It takes all Kingsters, contributing in different ways, to craft and operate brilliant mass-appeal games
  • Humble & Open ๐Ÿ“– We treat each other as equals. We seek and give feedback, we listen, we learn, and we're honest with ourselves and others
  • Fast & Fluid โฉ We are responsive and embrace change. We take smart risks, are always ready to dust ourselves off, learn fast, and try again
  • Creative Champions ๐Ÿ… We are curious about our players and we drive innovation in big and small ways to delight them every day. We boldly seek new ways of thinking to unleash creativity
  • Passion & Performance ๐Ÿ“ˆ Our passion guides us to set ambitious goals for ourselves and each other. We hold each other accountable, see things through, and contribute to our sustainable growth

Company HQ

Soho, London, UK

Leadership

Tjodolf Sommestad

(President )

President from February 2022. Previously served as Kingโ€™s Chief Development Officer.


People progressing

Leading a data science team responsible for supporting performance marketing to make informed decisions with data

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at King

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Vikki Leach (Senior Director, DE&I)

  • A great saga needs all sorts of heroes. At King, we share a passion for making the world playful. To achieve this, it takes people with different skills, experiences, and world views to work together.
  • Thereโ€™s no such thing as a typical gamer. Thatโ€™s why we embrace and celebrate what makes us different rather than what makes us the same
  • Our Employee Networks help us to stay connected as individuals and as a company; Kaleidoscope (ethnic, cultural, and national diversity), Royal Unicorns (LGBTQIA+), Women@King (crushing bias and equal opportunities) and CAN (collective abilities).

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