Game Data Analyst

Offworld Industries; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio is seeking a seasoned Game Data Analyst in New Westminster, British Columbia. This role involves transforming complex datasets into actionable strategies to enhance game development and player experience. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in data analysis, strong proficiency in SQL, and a passion for the gaming industry. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Monthly social events

3 weeks of paid vacation

2 weeks of paid studio shutdown in December

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a data analyst or similar data-focused role.
• Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex queries with SQL.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze game and player data to evaluate performance and identify trends.
• Prepare and present reports for stakeholders based on analysis.
• Write and manage SQL and KQL queries for data extraction.
• Design and maintain dashboards using Tableau and Amplitude.
• Collaborate with teams to define data requirements.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualization

Python

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics

Tools

Tableau

Amplitude

Excel

KNIME

Job description

Overview

Offworld Industries Ltd. (Offworld) is the independent studio behind the successful military first-person shooter game, “Squad”. Offworld was formed in 2014 by more than 15 developers who had worked together on the well-known Project Reality mod for Battlefield 2. The founding purpose of the team was to bring a standalone successor of this acclaimed mod to market and build a game development studio and a livelihood from that foundation.

Fast forward to 2025, Offworld has almost 140 employees and is rapidly growing. We have been expanding the studio into serving as a publisher supporting mods and have released our newest title, "Starship Troopers: Extermination", a 16-player PvE first-person shooter based on the 1997 cult-classic film.

At Offworld Industries, we're passionate about creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. We're looking for a seasoned and insightful Game Data Analyst to lead our analytical efforts. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner, transforming complex datasets into actionable strategies that will directly shape game development, player experience, and business growth. If you are a data-driven leader who loves games and enjoys mentoring others, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Analyze & Interpret: Dive deep into game and player data to evaluate performance, identify key trends, and uncover risks and opportunities for improvement
• Communicate Insights: Prepare and present thorough reports and compelling presentations for various stakeholders, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations that drive decision-making
• Query & Extract Data: Skillfully write and manage queries using SQL and KQL to extract the data necessary for robust analysis
• Build & Maintain Dashboards: Design, develop, and maintain live dashboards using tools like Tableau and Amplitude to provide teams with real-time insights for project monitoring
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner closely with game developers, back-end engineers, and other teams to define data requirements and ensure our data collection supports high-quality analysis
• Improve Processes: Contribute to improving our development standards, analytical methodologies, and internal processes. You'll also participate in peer code reviews to learn, teach, and advocate for high coding standards, particularly with Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn)

What you bring to Offworld

• 3+ years of professional experience in a data analyst or similar data-focused role
• Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex queries with SQL . Experience with KQL is a major plus
• Hands-on experience with data visualization and analytics platforms like Tableau , Amplitude , Excel , or KNIME
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, specifically using libraries like Pandas and Scikit-learn .
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-technical audiences
• A strong business sense with a track record of connecting data insights to business objectives and financial measures

Nice-to-Haves

• A degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• Experience working with APIs to extract or integrate data
• Knowledge of Regular Expressions (Regexp) for data cleaning and manipulation
• A genuine passion for video games and an understanding of the gaming industry

This is a 6-month full-time fixed-term position, with the potential to become permanent. The typical salary range for this position is $60,000-80,000 CAD per year and is subject to change. The final agreed upon salary is based on work location and may vary depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Monthly social events
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year and 2 weeks of paid studio shutdown over the December holiday period

If you meet the above qualifications, and Offworld sounds like the kind of company you want to be a part of, please apply now with a cover letter and a copy of your resume.

Offworld Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap, financial ability or any other characteristic protected by law.