Quantitative Decision Maker

2 days ago


Santa Monica, California, United States PlayQ Full time

About Us

PlayQ is a rapidly growing entertainment and technology company that recognizes quality as king as we deliver unforgettable mobile game experiences to a global audience.

We engage millions of users daily with creativity, beauty, and fun. Our games are designed to captivate and entertain, while our data-driven approach helps us stay ahead in the market.

Job Overview

We're seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to lead analyses and provide meaningful insights into player behavior and engagement. This individual will be responsible for leveraging vast amounts of data to build comprehensive dashboards, answer critical business questions, and tell compelling stories that drive success.

This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset who can proactively identify and tackle complex problems. You'll conduct in-depth analyses of our data, report on key game metrics, and offer recommendations that will shape future game development and company initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Business Strategy: Assist in identifying key business questions and contribute insights that help inform game design, player engagement, and growth strategies.
  • Analyze Player Activity: Study player activity and trends to enhance the player experience and drive business success.
  • Communicate Insights: Present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams, supporting data-informed decisions across the company.
  • KPI Tracking: Track and investigate KPIs, uncovering trends and root causes to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Ad Hoc and Feature Analysis: Fulfill data requests for new product releases, campaigns, and user acquisition.
  • Dashboard Creation: Design intuitive dashboards that provide real-time visibility into KPIs and support game team strategies.
  • Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy and assist in developing tools and processes for reliable analysis.
  • Stay Up-to-Date: Stay current with data and gaming analytics trends, contributing fresh ideas to the team.

Requirements:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's or higher in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, or Computer Science.
  • Professional Experience: 2+ years in data analysis, preferably in tech or gaming.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Python/R for data analysis. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau) and exposure to data platforms like Snowflake or BigQuery is a plus.
  • Communication: Solid presentation skills with the ability to clearly convey insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Analytical Mindset: Eagerness to connect data insights to business objectives and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Problem-Solving: Curiosity-driven, proactive in identifying and tackling problems.

What We Offer:

A competitive compensation package including $110,000 - $140,000 USD per year, equity options, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability & pet insurance, flexible time off, advancement and mentorship opportunities, 401K plan with company match, brand new creative office space equipped with tons of natural light, communal areas for collaboration and free parking, walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and the metro, stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages.



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