
Senior Data Analyst - Data & Insights
Electronic Arts (EA) · Vancouver, BC
- On site
- Full-time
- CA$129,000 / year
- Vancouver, BC
Job highlights
- Analyze player data for live-service games.
- Partner with game development teams.
- Utilize SQL, Python, or R for analysis.
- Develop data visualizations and dashboards.
- Provide actionable player insights.
About the role
Senior Data Analyst - Data & Insights
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
We're hiring a Senior Analyst for our Data and Insights team, where our job is to use statistical skills, research methodologies, and data analysis to represent the voice of the player. Reporting to a Director of Analytics, you will partner with developers across multiple ARPG titles in the live service and games as a platform space to provide impactful analysis with relevant takeaways. In addition to working with our studio partners, you will also have opportunities to collaborate and share with other data experts among the larger data analytics community at EA. As a team of analysts and researchers, we understand how important teaching, learning, and growth are.
Responsibilities
- Lead analytics projects for live-service titles and games as a platform, from concept through to actionable recommendations, ensuring insights directly inform and support launch and ongoing operations
- Use player data to perform behavioral analysis, clustering, predictive modeling, hypothesis testing, and more, with a focus on understanding engagement with dynamic game worlds, user-generated experiences, and ongoing content releases
- Partner with designers, product managers, producers, and engineers to establish the data needed from a game to understand how players engage with its features and systems
- Utilize third-party data to make inferences about the competitive landscape and inform decision-making
- Engage with peers to develop and share best practices, and establish subject matter expertise within the analytics community
- Develop dashboards and visualizations to monitor important game features and business health, applying automation and insights when relevant
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience applying quantitative or statistical methods to produce insights from data
- Deep understanding of live-service games, user-generated content, or complex player ecosystems (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, or similar)
- Experience presenting technical findings to audiences with varying backgrounds
- SQL proficiency and the ability to extract data from large data sources with differing structures
- Proficiency with a statistical analysis tool (such as R or Python) to perform analysis
- Proficiency with a data visualization tool (such as Looker) to build clear, user-friendly data visualizations, tables, and dashboards
- Familiarity with version control and reproducible research best practices
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Pay Transparency - North America
Compensation And Benefits
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
- British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$92,900 - $129,200 CAD
- Ontario *$92,900 - $122,000 CAD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
This role is for an existing vacancy.
About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- SQL
- Python/R
- Data Visualization
- Player Behavior
- Live Service Games
- User Generated Content
- Hypothesis Testing
- Project Leadership
Skills & topics
- Data Analyst
- Senior Data Analyst
- Data Science
- Analytics
- SQL
- Python
- R
- Data Visualization
- Business Intelligence
- Gaming Industry
- Live Service Games
- User Generated Content
- Behavioral Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Hypothesis Testing
- Electronic Arts
- EA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with statistical methods, SQL, R/Python, and data visualization tools like Looker. Emphasize any experience with live-service games or user-generated content.
- Showcase your projects: Quantify your achievements and specific impact on game engagement or operational decisions.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to behavioral analysis, predictive modeling, and hypothesis testing.
- Understand EA's culture: Research EA's commitment to player experience and creativity to align your responses during the interview.
- Network within EA: Leverage the EA Careers Account and 'Get Recommendations' feature for personalized job matches.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific types of data analysis are expected from a Senior Data Analyst at Electronic Arts?
- As a Senior Data Analyst at Electronic Arts, you'll be expected to perform behavioral analysis, clustering, predictive modeling, and hypothesis testing using player data. Your analysis will focus on understanding player engagement with game features, user-generated content, and ongoing content releases for live-service titles.
- What is the required experience for the Senior Data Analyst role at EA?
- Electronic Arts requires at least 3 years of experience applying quantitative or statistical methods to derive insights from data. A deep understanding of live-service games, user-generated content, or complex player ecosystems is also a key requirement.
- What technical skills are essential for this Senior Data Analyst position at EA?
- Essential technical skills include SQL proficiency for data extraction, proficiency with statistical analysis tools like R or Python, and experience with data visualization tools such as Looker for building dashboards and clear visualizations. Familiarity with version control and reproducible research practices is also important.
- How does Electronic Arts use data insights to improve their games?
- Electronic Arts uses data insights to represent the 'voice of the player.' These insights directly inform and support the launch and ongoing operations of live-service titles and games as a platform, ensuring that game features and systems are designed and iterated upon based on how players engage with them.
- What is the career growth potential for a Senior Data Analyst at EA?
- EA emphasizes teaching, learning, and growth. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll have opportunities to collaborate with other data experts, share best practices, develop subject matter expertise, and contribute to impactful analysis, fostering significant career development within the analytics community.
- What is the expected salary range for a Senior Data Analyst in Canada?
- For this Senior Data Analyst role in Canada, the pay ranges are approximately $92,900 - $129,200 CAD in British Columbia and $92,900 - $122,000 CAD in Ontario. The exact pay will depend on various factors including qualifications, experience, and location.
- Does EA offer benefits for a Senior Data Analyst position?
- Yes, EA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees in Canada, including vacation time (starting at 3 weeks), sick days, paid parental leave top-ups, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.