Game Data Analyst

About Sandsoft:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sandsoft is a global video game developer, publisher and investor with a focus on engaging and entertaining players worldwide.

Our vision is to be the leading mobile-first games publisher & developer out the MENA region.

Our international team is composed of passionate and brave game makers with vast experience in developing, publishing and leading highly successful AAA mobile, console and desktop games including FIFA, Candy Crush, Need for Speed, Angry Birds, World of Tanks and more!

Through a passion for games, Sandsoft Games aims at bringing closer continents, cultures, and people.

About the role:

We are looking for a Game Data Analyst responsible for analysing and interpreting data to drive insights into player behaviour and game performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of game analytics, experience in using data to make strategic decision and be able to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.

If you have the ability to deep dive into the data through BI tools and advanced analytics as well as explain outcomes and insights efficiently, there is a fantastic journey for you in Sandsoft.

Location: onsite in Barcelona or Riyadh.

What will you do:

• Lead the in-game analysis including user journey, store analysis, sink&sources, balance, etc.
• Analyse your games against similar games in the market.
• Work with stakeholders to define and prioritize data analysis needs.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in game analytics.
• Contribute on customer retention, engagement and monetization improvement through generation analysis reports and insights.

What do you need:

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis.
• Strong gaming experience understanding different game categories and genres, as well as game characteristics such as battle passes, live operations and so on.
• Strong understanding of data analysis techniques
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in data analysis software, such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio

At Sandsoft, we do things differently.

We Value Independence. We create the best possible, small teams and give them the freedom and independence to work together in pursuit of creating and publishing the highest quality games with high reliability and competition at the heart of the experience. Each team has the freedom to pursue this goal as they see fit. It’s up to them to decide what is best for Sandsoft and for our players.

We Defer to Trust. We trust each other, even when we disagree. In this environment, you will work with your colleagues who will trust you to do what makes sense and give you the autonomy to do what is right for Sandsoft as only our game teams can make the decision to launch or shut down their project.

Everyone is a Game Maker. Everybody in our team is first and foremost, a Game Maker and you will be no different. We encourage our people to use their talents where they have the most impact. We ask and give feedback proactively to inform our decisions. So while you are a master of your own discipline, you are also a key stakeholder and your role and voice is critical when it comes to concepting, designing and promoting games.

We Live Our Company Values. We pride ourselves in hiring growth-minded people who show a motivated, collaborative, and entrepreneurial attitude, and who embrace our Core Values as the right way to develop something great together.

Sandsoft core values are: Boldness 👩‍🚀 + Togetherness 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 + Growth 🚀

To know more about Sandsoft, visit our website or Linkedin profile.

If you feel like you would like to be part of this journey, please apply!