Analytics Intern

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a driven student for a paid summer internship in analytics in Orlando, FL. You will work within the analytics team to analyze gameplay and player behavior data for Madden NFL and College Football franchises.

You will deploy SQL, Python, and R to test hypotheses, presenting clear findings to Analysts, Product Managers, and Game Designers. This 12-week full-time position requires availability in Summer 2027 and a degree program that includes graduation no

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or a related field.
• Experience with SQL and familiarity with Python, R or similar analytical tools.
• Awareness of modern modelling techniques and statistical applications.
• Passion for gaming; familiarity with Madden, College Football, American football or sports games.
• Available for a full-time paid internship in summer 2027.
• At this time, the company is considering undergraduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in summer 2027 and are slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027.
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United States on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyse gameplay and player behaviour data across Madden and College Football EA SPORTS franchises.
• Use SQL, Python, R or similar tools to test hypotheses and identify behaviours associated with retention and engagement.
• Build a meaningful analytical project from problem definition through final presentation with support from the analytics team.
• Use game knowledge to propose and build novel analyses.
• Translate complex analyses into clear findings for fellow Analysts, Product Managers and Game Designers.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data-driven decision making

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in CS, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Analytics, the role uses data to optimise the gameplay systems that power world-class EA SPORTS titles such as Madden NFL. It directly influences the experiences of millions of players worldwide. The role sits within an analytics team and translates complex analyses into clear findings for fellow Analysts, Product Managers and Game Designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse gameplay and player behaviour data across Madden and College Football EA SPORTS franchises.
• Use SQL, Python, R or similar tools to test hypotheses and identify behaviours associated with retention and engagement.
• Build a meaningful analytical project from problem definition through final presentation with support from the analytics team.
• Use game knowledge to propose and build novel analyses.
• Translate complex analyses into clear findings for fellow Analysts, Product Managers and Game Designers.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or a related field.
• Experience with SQL and familiarity with Python, R or similar analytical tools.
• Awareness of modern modelling techniques and statistical applications.
• Passion for gaming; familiarity with Madden, College Football, American football or sports games.
• Available for a full-time paid internship in summer 2027.
• At this time, the company is considering undergraduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in summer 2027 and are slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027.
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United States on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary

• Paid internship