Senior Data Analyst, Gaming Analytics & Live Services

Activision; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision seeks a Senior Data Analyst in Santa Monica to join the Analytics Insights team focused on Studios and COD Live Services. You will drive data-driven decisions, collaborating with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to improve player experience and monetization.

You’ll translate complex data into actionable insights, support cross-functional analytics initiatives, and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., data analytics, data science, statistics, economics, or mathematics).
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and R/Python for data analysis and visualization.
• A passion for storytelling through data, turning complex datasets into compelling narratives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support data-driven approaches to Studio design and engineering initiatives through in-depth analysis and reporting.
• Partner with the Live Services Team to optimize game features, balance in-game economies, and identify new ways to boost player engagement.
• Collaborate with studios to analyze core game systems, implementing gameplay analytics that align with the development goals of designers and engineers.
• Support and drive analytics initiatives within a cross-functional team to inform design and implementation decisions, both current and future.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Skills

SQL

R/Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Activision seeks a Senior Data Analyst in Santa Monica to join the Analytics Insights team focused on Studios and COD Live Services. You will drive data-driven decisions, collaborating with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to improve player experience and monetization.

You’ll translate complex data into actionable insights, support cross-functional analytics initiatives, and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.