Senior Game Analyst

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Game Analyst to evaluate game performance through data analysis. The role involves querying large datasets, providing insights for product strategy, and supporting predictive modeling efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong statistical knowledge and experience with SQL, Python, and data analysis. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

10 days sick time

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Free games

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a data analyst.
• Deep statistical knowledge including probability and regression.
• Experience with A/B testing and machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Query large datasets to evaluate game performance.
• Influence product strategy through data-driven insights.
• Support building predictive models to enhance player experience.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Creative Thinking

Statistical Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Data Analyst Experience

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Snowflake

Looker

Job description

• Game Analyst : Query large datasets to evaluate our game’s performance, including deep dives into sales and in-game behavioral data. Measure the impact / success of live service events, free content updates, and DLC launches. Establish benchmarks and provide projections during the planning phases; perform analysis to inform design decisions and retrospectives; make recommendations for feature and content improvement; leverage demonstrated expertise in experimentation to propose new test ideas, design experiments, analyze results, and report on impact
• Behavioral Change Agent : Influence business decisions and product strategy through fact-based, data-driven insights and analysis; serve as a change agent in Maxis’s transition to becoming a more data-driven studio.
• Data Expert : Serve as a go-to expert for quantitative methodology, implementation and application; provide assistance to less data proficient members of the studio; make data-driven recommendations
• Predictive Modeling : Support our data team’s strategy of building and productionalizing data products that improve the player experience. This person will leverage their demonstrated experience building, validating and deploying predictive models and algorithms to address real world problems.
• Education and Training : Be a strong contributor in our team’s data democratization and education effort. Teach users of varying data proficiency levels how to use dashboards and access data. Help those who are less familiar understand the right questions to ask, and how they can better use data to inform their decision-making. Encourage all stakeholders to adopt hypothesis-driven thinking.

Qualifications and Required Experience

• 4+ years of experience working as a data analyst in a professional setting;
• Deep statistical knowledge including an understanding of probability, correlation, regression, and classification;
• Prior experience with A / B and multivariate test analysis;
• Advanced / expert proficiency querying large datasets with SQL;
• Hands on experience using Python and / or R for data analysis;
• Exceptional problem solving, creative thinking, and analytical skills;
• A quick learner with an innate desire to learn, adapt, and develop abilities;
• Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;
• Superb focus and organizational skills; able to meet tight deadlines on concurrent projects;
• Experience with Snowflake and Looker a plus;
• Experience with machine learning and other AI methodologies is a plus;
• Fan of The Sims is a plus.

BC COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

89,300 - $123,000 CAN Annually

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health / dental / vision coverage and basic life insurance.

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more.Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.