Analytics Engineer

Activision; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with Company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Activision is seeking an Analytics Engineer for MobileMarketing in Santa Monica. You will support marketing analytics operations and data systems powering measurement, attribution, and reporting, balancing production support with building new data solutions.

You will design and maintain data pipelines and analytical datasets using SQL and Python, partnering with analytics, engineering, and business teams to deliver effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in analytics engineering, data engineering, BI engineering, or related data-focused role.
• Experience supporting, monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in production data pipelines/workflow systems (Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, Azure Data Factory, or similar).
• Strong SQL and Python skills for data analysis, transformation, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience using Git and GitHub in a collaborative development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of marketing analytics data pipelines, data products, and related systems.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, pipeline failures, and reporting discrepancies through root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, transformations, analytical datasets, and reporting-ready data assets using SQL and Python.
• Partner with analytics, engineering, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate findings, and deliver effective solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Analytics engineering

Communication

Tools

Git/GitHub

Apache Airflow

dbt

Airbyte

Databricks

Job description

Job Title

Analytics Engineer– MobileMarketing

Requisition ID

R027920

Job Description

Job Title: Analytics Engineer– MobileMarketing

Reporting To: Lead Analytics Engineer

Department: Global Analytics

Location: Santa Monica

We are looking for an Analytics Engineer to support mobile marketing analytics operations and the data systems that power marketing measurement, attribution, and reporting. This role combines production analytics operations with analytics engineering development, balancing the support of existing data systems with the design and implementation of new data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of marketing analytics data pipelines, data products, and related systems.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, pipeline failures, and reporting discrepancies through root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, transformations, analytical datasets, and reporting‑ready data assets using SQL and Python.
• Partner with analytics, engineering, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate findings, and deliver effective solutions.

What will you bring to the team

• A structured and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Curiosity and ownership when investigating complex or ambiguous issues.
• Strong technical foundations in data engineering and analytics engineering concepts, with the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and improve complex data pipelines and systems.
• Ability to communicate technical findings, issues, and recommendations in a clear and structured manner.
• Good judgment when balancing operational needs, technical debt, and long‑term solutions.

Minimum Requirement

• 2+years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, business intelligence engineering, or a related data‑focused role.
• Experience supporting, monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in production data pipelines and workflow orchestration platforms (such as Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, Azure Data Factory, or similar).
• Strong SQL and Python skills for data analysis, transformation, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience using Git and GitHub in a collaborative development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

Preferred

• Experience with Apache Airflow.
• Experience with dbt, Airbyte, Databricks, or equivalent modern data platforms.
• Experience working with marketing attribution, campaign measurement, or marketing data systems.
• Familiarity with reverse ETL concepts and audience activation workflows.
• Exposure to data governance, privacy, or compliance‑related data practices.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and software delivery workflows.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades‑long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under‑represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full‑time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $79,200.00 - $146,504.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.