Senior Data Analyst, Performance and Quality

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst, Performance and Quality to join our dynamic Data, Insights, and Experiences team. In this pivotal role, you will analyse game performance and quality assurance data to drive insights that enhance the quality of our games. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimising game technical performance, improving quality standards, and contributing to the overall success of our projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data-informed decisions are at the forefront of our development process.

Daily Responsibilities

• Analyse game technical performance data to identify performance bottlenecks, optimise resource utilisation in game, all resulting in an enhanced player experience.
• Evaluate quality assurance data to uncover trends, predict potential issues, and contribute to ongoing improvement of our testing processes and pipelines.
• Develop and implement machine learning models to forecast technical performance metrics; include their interplay with player hardware specification and in-game behaviours.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain impactful, user-focused dashboards and reports that effectively communicate data insights, enabling decision-making for diverse stakeholders.
• Actively participate in defining technical performance telemetry to ensure the best coverage of the QA and development teams needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, specifically with game technical performance and/or quality assurance data, or appropriate equivalent experience.
• Proven expertise in machine learning and strong statistical skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and blockers independently within defined boundaries, ensuring smooth progress on assigned tasks.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing and analysis.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Looker BI, or any other industry grade BI tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in English.

Other relevant qualifications

• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player and developer experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through effective prioritisation.
• Good understanding of data governance and best practices in data security.
• Experience with columnar databases such as Snowflake/BigQuery/Redshift.
• Awareness of dbt / Dataform (or similar) for initial data transformation and modelling to rapidly iterate on solutions before passing to the data engineering team.
• Familiarity with machine learning models and services.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and familiarity with game development pipelines.

Additional Information

Working mode

In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.