Data Scientist, Game Analytics

4 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

Niantic seeks a Data Scientist to analyze game data, provide insights, and drive data-driven decisions. Must-haves include experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using tools like Python, R, and SQL. Familiarity with Looker or similar business intelligence platforms is a plus.
Must have:
  • Data Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Python, R, SQL
Good to have:
  • Looker
  • Business Intelligence
  • Game Analytics
  • Japanese Proficiency
Perks:
  • AR Games
  • Cross-Functional Teams

Job Details

Niantic is a leading mobile gaming platform company known for creating popular augmented reality (AR) games such as Pokémon GO, Ingress, Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now. Our mission is to create interactive and immersive experiences that blend the real world with the virtual world, encouraging exploration, social interaction, and physical activity.

Niantic is seeking a talented and passionate Data Scientist to join our team. As a Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and growth of our live games. You will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and recommendations to enhance our game's performance and user experience. Statistical proficiency and business intelligence experience are crucial for effective communication and data-driven decision-making. Familiarity with Looker is a big plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and interpret complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improving gameplay, engagement, and monetization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game designers, product managers, and engineers, to define and prioritize data-driven objectives and strategies.
  • Create and deliver regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and statistical models to support predictive analytics and forecasting.
  • Collaborate with the game engineering team to ensure data quality, integrity, and availability for analysis.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data science and business intelligence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.
  • Required in-office 3 days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related disciplines).
  • Solid understanding of business intelligence concepts, methodologies, and tools. Familiarity with Looker or similar business intelligence platforms is a plus.
  • Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.
  • Ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.
  • Passion for gaming and familiarity with Niantic games is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Japanese is also highly desirable.

Join our team and contribute to the success of Niantic games by leveraging your data science expertise to drive data-informed decision-making and enhance the player experience.

Join the Niantic team!

Niantic is the world’s leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction.

Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015 with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe.

Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.

We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Bellevue, Los Angeles, New York, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, and Zürich. #LI-HYBRID

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About The Company

Niantic inspires people to explore the world, together. Our mission is to use emerging augmented reality (AR) technology to enrich our experiences as human beings in the physical world. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we are now an independent company with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. We have offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Seattle, Lawrence, Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Hamburg, and Zurich. 

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