Gameplay Analyst

The Gameplay Analyst uses data to provide analysis and direction to improve game KPIs, including revenue, engagement, and retention. This role involves understanding player behavior, developing interactive dashboards, performing quantitative analysis, and collaborating with business partners to deliver solutions. Key responsibilities include owning A/B testing, identifying data solutions, and building new KPIs.

Must Have

• Provide actionable insights to impact key metrics
• Understand player behavior and game design to identify impact and growth opportunities
• Develop interactive dashboards using tools such Tableau, Excel, & Grafana
• Provide quantitative analysis to solve complex problems using tools like SQL, Excel, R or Python
• Participate in strategic and operational planning discussions
• Collaborate with business partners, gathering requirements and delivering complete business solutions
• Develop automated tools that reduce time and effort across all analytics functions
• Own A/B testing design, performance tracking, and communication of test performance
• Knowledge sharing of best practices and supporting an open and communicative team environment
• Identify Data solutions and work alongside Game Development teams, QA, Art, Marketing, and Customer Service teams
• Build new KPI’s for analysis, and brainstorm creative solutions with the team
• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics or related
• 2+ years of professional experience in analytics, statistics or engineering
• Advanced SQL Skills
• Understanding of relational databases & ETL concepts

Good to Have

• Coding experience for Analytics & Data Science (R or Python)
• Agile/Scrum software development experience

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual bonuses
• Matching 401k
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office)
• Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks
• Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games
• Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks
• Company-paid lunches 2x/week
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Annual 2-night company retreat

Position Summary

This role will be onsite in our Austin, TX office

The Gameplay Analyst is responsible for using data to provide analysis and direction to the team in order to improve the game’s key performance indicators, and is responsible for weekly deliverables such as presentations, dashboards, and recommendations to management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide actionable insights to impact key metrics such as revenue, engagement, and retention
• Understand player behavior and game design to identify impact and growth opportunities
• Develop interactive dashboards using tools such Tableau, Excel, & Grafana
• Provide quantitative analysis to solve complex problems using tools like SQL, Excel, R or Python
• Participate in strategic and operational planning discussions
• Collaborate with business partners, gathering requirements and delivering complete business solutions
• Develop automated tools that reduce time and effort across all analytics functions
• Own A/B testing design, performance tracking, and communication of test performance in determining groduct success
• Knowledge sharing of best practices and supporting an open and communicative team environment
• Identify Data solutions and work alongside Game Development teams, QA, Art, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to determine technical feasibility and level-of-effort to implement
• Build new KPI’s for analysis, and brainstorm creative solutions with the team

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administraion, Mathematics, Statistics or related PLUS two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Required Experience:

2+ years of professional experience in analytics, statistics or engineering

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced SQL Skills
• Understanding of relational databases & ETL concepts
• Coding experience for Analytics & Data Science a plus (R or Python)
• Clear and effective communication of complex ideas and analysis
• Self-motivated and accountable as to work with little direction
• Agile/Scrum software development experience is a plus
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving

We are SciPlay! We make games!

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Annual bonuses, matching 401k
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office)
• Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.
• Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster

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