Principal Game Data Analyst: Growth & Insights

Zynga; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model in Barcelona (2+2

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Disability and life insurance

Latest iOS/Android device on joining

Language lessons in English, Spanish,/

Spotify Premium

Social events

Take-Two employee stock purchase plan

Professional development budget

Gym facilities

Free meals & coffee

Onsite wellness services

Job summary

Zynga in Barcelona is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to join our Analytics team. In this senior role, you'll partner with game teams to shape product strategy, drive data-driven decisions that boost engagement and growth.

You will combine quantitative analysis, business acumen, and technical expertise to uncover actionable insights, mentor analysts, and elevate analytics standards across the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytics or data science roles, ideally in gaming, mobile apps, or digital products.
• Strong business sense and product intuition; you understand how to prioritize what matters most.
• Solid experience with A/B testing, causal inference, and experimentation design.
• Strong background in applied statistics; experience with Bayesian methods is a plus.
• Expert proficiency in SQL and Python for data exploration and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working with visualization tools like Tableau, Looker, or similar.
• Experience mentoring or leading other analysts is a big plus.
• Fast learner, highly meticulous, proactive, and pragmatic.

Responsibilities

• Help Shape the Game Strategy: Be a part of the development of data-driven strategies for top games, influencing product roadmaps, features, and monetization.
• Player & Product Insights: Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze player behavior, economy trends, and product performance.
• Experimentation & Modeling: Design A/B tests and build predictive models (e.g., churn, LTV, segmentation) to assess and forecast outcomes.
• Leadership & Communication: Mentor analysts and present insights clearly to senior leadership through compelling storytelling and dashboards.
• Data Culture & Infrastructure: Collaborate on improving data tools and pipelines while promoting data literacy and experimentation best practices.

Skills

SQL

Python

A/B testing

Bayesian methods

Statistics

Data visualization

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Zynga in Barcelona is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to join our Analytics team. In this senior role, you'll partner with game teams to shape product strategy, drive data-driven decisions that boost engagement and growth.

You will combine quantitative analysis, business acumen, and technical expertise to uncover actionable insights, mentor analysts, and elevate analytics standards across the company.