Business Operations Analyst

Zynga; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,900 - 116,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation time

401(K) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Zynga is seeking an ambitious analyst to join our advertising team in California. This role focuses on maximizing the value of advertising inventory through operational excellence and creative analytics. Ideal candidates will have a strong quantitative background and a passion for mobile gaming.

The position offers a competitive salary range between $78,900 and $116,760 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a data‑intensive role.
• Prior experience in mobile gaming or advertising is a big plus.
• Intellectual curiosity to dig through large volumes of data to uncover insights.

Responsibilities

• Maximize advertising inventory value through manual and automated processes.
• Design and analyze innovative tests to identify new opportunities.
• Synthesize data into dashboards and reports using Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python/R

Job description

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take‑Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind‑bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan‑favorites and latest hits include FarmVilleTM, Words With FriendsTM, Zynga PokerTM, Game of Thrones Slots CasinoTM, Wizard of Oz SlotsTM, Hit it Rich! SlotsTM, Wonka SlotsTM, Top ElevenTM, Toon BlastTM, Empires & PuzzlesTM, Merge Dragons!TM, CSR RacingTM, Harry Potter: Puzzles & SpellsTM, Match FactoryTM, and Color Block JamTM—plus many more!

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you’re spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Position Overview

Zynga is looking for an ambitious analyst to join our world‑class advertising team. The mission of this role will be to maximize the value of our advertising inventory through operational excellence and creative analytics. This role’s responsibilities will be to model the short and long term economic value of our ad products, identify new supply opportunities for our users, and scale our findings into actionable reports. This is a collaborative, highly visible position that will directly impact the daily revenues of the business. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with numbers and identifying patterns and trends, and will be eager to develop skills in econometrics, user segmentation, process management, and product & business intelligence.

What You’ll Do

• Maximize the value of advertising inventory through manual and automated processes.
• Design, execute, and analyze innovative pre/post and A/B tests to identify new opportunities.
• Synthesize data into dashboards and reports using Excel, SQL, and Tableau.
• Refine data processes, set up tools, and create automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Execute ad hoc analysis to identify revenue optimization opportunities and improve business performance.
• Assist with daily operations and analytics as needed.
• Role may also require researching recent trends in the mobile advertising, mobile gaming, and advertising technology industries.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field
• At least 2 years of experience in a data‑intensive role
• Prior experience in mobile gaming or advertising is a big plus
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, conditional functions, charting, and keyboard shortcuts
• Advanced skills in SQL including joins, creating tables, case statements, and subqueries
• Prior experience using dashboarding software (especially Tableau) or Python/R is a big plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills, teamwork, and creativity
• Strong work ethic to consistently meet deadlines in a fast‑paced business
• Intellectual curiosity to dig through large volumes of data in order to uncover the insights within it
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, time management skills, and openness toward growth
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Enthusiasm about mobile gaming is a plus

What We Offer You

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full‑time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness‑related expenses.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third‑party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga’s in‑house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).