ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Game Analytics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Motive Studio

Game Integrity Analyst

As a Game Integrity Analyst, you will monitor and investigate player behaviors, collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with the game's Terms of Service, and develop systems to mitigate the ...

PlayStation Global

Game Test Analyst

San Diego, CA

Game Test Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation - San Diego, CA This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician II

Reno, NV

$70.64K - $131.40K/yr

... Analyze market performance data to identify trends and inform future game mechanics Ensure math designs meet jurisdictional requirements and industry standards Qualifications What We're Looking For ...

Electronic Arts Inc.

Game Integrity Analyst

Orlando, FL · On-site

As a Game Integrity Analyst on the Battlefield Positive Play team, you will monitor, investigate, and create detections for behaviors that violate the game's Terms of Service and Code of Conduct. You ...

New

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician III

Las Vegas, NV

$125.50K - $148.05K/yr

... Analyze market performance data to identify trends and inform future game mechanics Ensure math designs meet jurisdictional requirements and industry standards What We're Looking For 5+ years of ...

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician II

Reno, NV · On-site

$70.64K - $116.21K/yr

That means building and integrating math logic into our math engine, running simulations, analyzing ... Develop game code to integrate 3rd party math logic into the math engine (with mentor support ...

PlayStation

Game Test Analyst

San Diego, CA

$17.75 - $18/hr

Game Test Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation - San Diego, CA This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsGame Analytics Jobs

Game Analytics information

See salary details

$5

$15

$28

How much do game analytics jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for game analytics in the United States is $15.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Analyst, you need a solid background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and a strong understanding of gaming metrics, typically supported by a degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with analytical tools like SQL, Python, R, and visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a passion for gaming help analysts translate data insights into actionable recommendations for game development teams. These skills ensure that game design and business decisions are data-driven, enhancing player experience and maximizing game performance and profitability.

How do game analytics professionals typically collaborate with game designers and developers during the game development process?

Game analytics professionals work closely with game designers and developers by providing data-driven insights that inform design decisions, player engagement strategies, and feature prioritization. They analyze player behavior, in-game metrics, and user feedback to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for improving the gaming experience. Regular meetings and cross-functional teams are common, ensuring that analytics findings directly influence gameplay tweaks, monetization strategies, and updates. This collaborative environment fosters a continuous feedback loop, making analytics an integral part of the entire game development lifecycle.

What is game analytics?

Game analytics is the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data generated by players and the game itself to improve gameplay, player experience, and business outcomes. Analysts use data from player interactions, in-game events, and monetization strategies to identify trends, optimize game design, and inform decision-making. Game analytics helps developers understand player behavior, increase retention, and maximize revenue by making data-driven changes.

What does a gaming analyst do?

A gaming analyst examines player data, game performance metrics, and user behavior to optimize game design, engagement, and monetization strategies. They use tools like data analytics software and often have skills in statistics, programming, and game development to inform decision-making and improve player experience.
More about Game Analytics jobs
What cities are hiring for Game Analytics jobs? Cities with the most Game Analytics job openings:
What states have the most Game Analytics jobs? States with the most job openings for Game Analytics jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Game Analytics jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Game Analytics jobs are:
Game Analytics jobs near you
Infographic showing various Game Analytics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,769 per year, or $15.3 per hour.
Staff Data Analyst | Xbox Advertising

Staff Data Analyst | Xbox Advertising

King

San Francisco, CA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Craft:
Data, Analytics & Strategy
Job Description:
Xbox Advertising is a rapidly growing business crafted to connect advertisers with our 400MM+ global player base across Activision, Blizzard, King, and Xbox. Are you interested in crafting powerful marketing solutions embraced by the world's biggest marketers?
If you answered yes, then our Staff Data Analyst role may be the right role for you!
Your Role Within the Kingdom
At Xbox Advertising, we seek a passionate, skilled Staff Data Analyst to push the boundaries of mobile game analytics and advertising product performance, focusing on in-depth analyses and applying statistical methods to solve complex business problems.
Responsibilities
  • Perform in-depth analyses on large-scale datasets, uncovering actionable insights that drive business performance.
  • Lead the design, execution, and analysis of A/B tests and experiments, applying statistical rigor to assess performance.
  • Interpret complex data using statistical methods and effectively communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers, and Commercial leaders to develop insights that support product enhancements and business decisions.
  • Build and maintain clear and concise documentation related to analyses, findings, and methodologies.
  • Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights, helping senior management and department leaders translate findings into actionable strategies.
Skills to Create Thrills
  • 12+ years of professional experience focusing on Advertising, Gaming, e-commerce, or high-volume systems or equivalent combination of advanced degree (e.g., PhD, Postdoc) and professional experience demonstrating comparable impact and expertise.
  • Masters or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related analytical field (Bachelors required).
  • Proficiency in complex SQL for deep-dive analysis.
  • Strong statistical skills with experience in A/B testing, hypothesis testing, regression, and other statistical methods.
  • Proficiency in an analytical programming language such as Python or R, primarily for statistical analysis and data manipulation.
  • Proven ability to structure complex problems, conduct thorough analyses, and generate actionable insights from large datasets.
  • Dedicated advocate for the use of data to solve problems.
  • Curious, internally motivated self-starter with the ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities to manage multiple projects and achieve results.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in presenting analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with experimental design, data modeling, predictive modeling, and advanced statistical techniques.
  • Domain knowledge in advertising or gaming is a strong plus.
  • Expertise in at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Looker, Tableau)
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women, veterans, and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Xbox Advertising builds the player-first, full-stack monetization technology that powers advertising across Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay. We enable meaningful player engagement, publisher success, and platform growth by delivering trusted, high-quality ad experiences at global scale. Backed by Xbox and Microsoft, our platform blends deep gaming insights, privacy-forward data, and world-class engineering to make Xbox Ads the most effective and trusted ad platform in gaming.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Apply