Principal Data Analyst, Gaming Analytics

Zyngacareers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Zynga Poker Analytics is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to drive data-informed decisions affecting millions of players. You’ll own analyses, design experiments, and maintain BI dashboards while shaping product direction and analytics best practices.

Join a collaborative team that leverages AI, telemetry, and data science to optimize revenue, player engagement, and game integrity across Zynga Poker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years in data science or analytics; 6+ years in product or gaming analytics preferred.
• Proven ability to guide product decisions with data and handle ambiguous data.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with BI tools and ML concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product to improve revenue, retention and engagement metrics.
• Run A/B tests, deliver insights, and build dashboards for leadership.
• Analyze player behavior and translate findings into experience improvements.
• Design and maintain ETL pipelines, ensuring a single source of truth.
• Contribute to AI initiatives and improve analytics workflows with AI/LLMs.
• Develop meaningful game telemetry and dashboards used by leaders and designers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data mining

Data visualization

Machine learning

LLMs

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Stats/Economics

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) a plus

Tools

Tableau

Git

Job description

Zynga Poker Analytics is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to drive data-informed decisions affecting millions of players. You’ll own analyses, design experiments, and maintain BI dashboards while shaping product direction and analytics best practices.

Join a collaborative team that leverages AI, telemetry, and data science to optimize revenue, player engagement, and game integrity across Zynga Poker.