Lead Data Analyst
Mojang Studios is best known as the creators of Minecraft, but we’re also on a mission – to build a better world through the power of play.
Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.
As a Lead Data Analyst in the Player and Data Insights team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Minecraft’s’ success by analyzing product and player behaviour. You will work with big data to uncover actionable insights about our games and business and work directly with the game team to establish BI reporting, telemetry, and insights. You will be the lead voice for the analysis of the intersection live services, gameplay, and player engagement. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor a team of data analysts, and spearhead our data efforts within product.
Key Responsibilities
- Query and analyze big data to uncover high-value insights with direct impact to the Minecraft product strategy.
- Communicate effectively with executive leadership, manage stakeholder relationships and, present data-informed recommendations to drive informed decision-making.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and be confident with context switching.
- Champion a data-driven culture within the studio, build on the data literacy and empower team members to leverage data for strategic initiatives.
- Utilize exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to interpret complex game telemetry data and identify actionable insights.
- Lead telemetry, KPI, and reporting efforts.
- Mentor a team of data analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, leveraging advanced understanding of game development.
- Leverage advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to identify opportunities to enhance player experience
Required Qualifications
- 6-8 years of experience in product analytics
- Proven experience managing strategic projects and collaborating with stakeholders on setting priorities and timelines
- Excellent statistical, analytical, problem-solving skills, and creativity in addressing complex challenges
- Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills
- Proficient with SQL, bonus if familiar with PySpark (Databricks) and Power BI
- Proficient with statistical attribution techniques
- Experience with guiding the work of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in analytics within gaming industry
- Advanced understanding of game development and game industry patterns
- Experience with product data science (e.g. LTV, churn prediction)
- Passion for gaming and entertainment (and Minecraft!)
Mojang Studios
Mojang Studios is a Microsoft-owned game developer. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and has offices around the world, including Stockholm, Redmond, Tokyo, London, and Shanghai. We’re always working on new and exciting ways to expand the Minecraft universe.
Our community is global and incredibly diverse. We keep this in mind when developing anything, as we want people to feel included in Minecraft. And in recruiting, our goal is to make Mojang Studios as diverse as our community.
We got started as a tiny indie developer, and part of our culture still reflects that heritage. But we’re also proud to belong to Xbox Game Studios, which creates unique opportunities to grow and develop.
To help us achieve amazing things, we have built an equally amazing studio space. Situated right on the water by Söder Mälarstrand, it’s filled to the brim with all the tools, toys and caffeine required to create world-class entertainment.
But in the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!
Important note on resumes
Please make sure that all the information in your resume is accurate because we will conduct a thorough background check. Any discrepancies will lower your chances of getting to the next interview stage and we’d hate to miss out on an awesome candidate! Double check that any gap years are reflected in your history, and that your education and work experience are completely accurate. Good luck!
Create a Job Alert
Interested in building your career at Mojang Studios? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Apply for this job
*
indicates a required field