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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 102 days Zynga 's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of Zynga 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zynga
- high 47 stale, 5 reposted of 47 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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About this role
As a Principal Data Analyst at Zynga, you will lead the analytics strategy for games, utilizing data to understand user behavior and drive business outcomes. Your role involves implementing advanced analytical methodologies, mentoring other analysts, and influencing senior leadership with data-driven insights. You will also be responsible for creating frameworks and systems that enhance decision-making across the organization.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- BS in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative field; Masters, MBA, or PhD strongly preferred
- 8+ years of work experience in data science or analytics roles
- Fluent in SQL; strong programming skills in Python; adept in at least one visualization tool such as Tableau, Looker, or equivalent
- Deep expertise in statistics, experimental design, causal inference, machine learning, and/or deep learning
- Extensive experience analyzing large datasets
- Proven track record of leading complex, ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives from problem framing through production impact
Nice to have
- Experience in gaming, mobile, or consumer tech industries.
Worth weighing
- No specific salary or benefits details provided
- Role requires high autonomy and ability to operate in ambiguous situations
- The position emphasizes a strong influence on senior leadership, which may require significant interpersonal skills
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Listed by Zynga on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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