Remote Esports Performance Analyst — Data-Driven Insights

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Work from anywhere with reliable high‑

speed internet

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Performance Analyst to extract insights from in-game data across esports titles. You will identify KPIs, build metrics, and deliver actionable recommendations to coaches and players from your home office.

The role emphasizes data visualization, predictive modeling, and ongoing collaboration with coaching staff to inform training and match preparation in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Sports Science).
• Proven experience as a Performance/Data Analyst, preferably in esports or competitive gaming.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and Excel.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze in-game performance data across titles.
• Identify KPIs and develop metrics to evaluate player and team performance.
• Utilize data visualization tools to create reports and presentations for coaches and players.
• Provide actionable insights to improve gameplay, decision-making, and team coordination.
• Monitor player progress and identify areas for targeted improvement.
• Stay updated on meta changes and new analytical techniques in esports.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate data insights into training and match prep.
• Develop and maintain databases and systems for data management.
• Contribute to predictive models for player performance and team success.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Performance Analyst to extract insights from in-game data across esports titles. You will identify KPIs, build metrics, and deliver actionable recommendations to coaches and players from your home office.

The role emphasizes data visualization, predictive modeling, and ongoing collaboration with coaching staff to inform training and match preparation in a fully remote environment.