Expert Data Analyst, PQI

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Vancouver is seeking an Expert Data Analyst to lead analytical strategies for game features and enhance player experiences. The role requires 8+ years in data analytics, especially in gaming or tech, along with a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field. Candidates should have expertise in statistical modeling, advanced SQL, and data visualization tools. This hybrid position offers flexibility in remote and on-site work arrangements, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Vacation (3 weeks per year)

Paid top-up for parental leave

Health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data analytics, especially in gaming or tech.
• Advanced SQL experience with complex datasets.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical strategy for game features and player projects.
• Design frameworks to evaluate player behavior and feedback.
• Mentor analysts in data storytelling and visualization.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical modelling

Behavioral analytics

Data visualization

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

At PQI, we harness the power of data to improve player experiences across our games. As an Expert Data Analyst, you won't just report on metrics—you'll shape product strategy, influence game design and lead innovation. You'll work with developers, designers, researchers, and product leaders to uncover meaningful insights into player behaviour and quality signals, ensuring our games resonate with players around the world. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility to work remotely or on-site, depending on project needs. You'll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values curiosity, creativity, and impact. We offer the autonomy to explore bold ideas, the support to grow your expertise, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in how players experience our games. This role will be reporting to Director, PQI Data.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the analytical strategy for important game features and player experience projects, aligning insights with product vision and team goals.
• Design and implement advanced frameworks to evaluate player behaviour, feedback systems, and quality metrics across multiple titles.
• Mentor analysts across the team, promoting excellence in data storytelling, experimentation, and visualisation.
• Partner with game teams, UX researchers, and product managers to translate insights into relevant decisions.
• Build scalable data pipelines and dashboards that support real-time decision-making and long-term planning.
• Champion data quality, governance, and ethical use of player data across all analytics efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years in data analytics, with proven experience in gaming, tech, or consumer insights.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics)
• Expertise in statistical modelling, experimental design, and behavioural analytics.
• Advanced SQL experience working with complex datasets.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and dashboard design.
• Bonus: Experience with Python or R, machine learning techniques, or real-time analytics platforms.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.