Senior Data Analyst, PlayStation

Mobile Games, Contract

Salary not provided

Hourly rate: $65 - $80 USD

SQL

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

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Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Open for applications

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Open for applications

Salary not provided

Hourly rate: $65 - $80 USD

SQL

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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
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 VP’s etc.)
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
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or a related discipline

What the job involves

PlayStation Studios Mobile (PSSM) is looking for a Sr. 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
PSSM’s Sr. Data Analyst will own key data initiatives that will uncover insights to drive the optimization of live games and the creation of new games
Data assignments will include virtual economy and player progression analysis, and the creation of predictive models related to player engagement and acquisition
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 game's 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

Our take

Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - PlayStation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionise gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.

As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.

PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.