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1mo ago

Research Data Analyst

Sony Interactive Entertainment Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CA

1mo ago Closed

$51 - $64/hr Full time Analytics Data Data Analysis

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 15, 2026).

Job Description

As a Research Data Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment, you will support the User Research team within Naughty Dog, turning player telemetry, feedback, and research output into actionable insights. This hybrid role is based in Santa Monica, CA, where your analysis will help guide creative and production decisions across gameplay systems and features.

You will work at the intersection of quantitative measurement and player understanding, partnering with game analytics, engineering, design, and user research. The goal is to identify patterns in player behavior, clarify where friction occurs, and recommend opportunities that improve experiences over time.

What you’ll do

Analyze gameplay telemetry, player feedback, and research findings to surface trends, friction points, and opportunities across systems and features.
Turn complex datasets into clear insights and recommendations that inform design, prioritization, and development strategy.
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to communicate key metrics and progress over time using tools such as Tableau and Omni.
Collaborate with Sony Game Analytics, Gameplay, Engineering, and Design to support telemetry design, event tracking, and data quality.
Work with User Research to connect quantitative analysis with qualitative findings from studies and playtests.
Participate in research initiatives to understand player behavior firsthand and identify new measurement opportunities.

What you bring

3–5 years of experience in data analysis, analytics, UX research support, or a related field.
Experience working with telemetry data and game analytics workflows.
Strong analytical and statistical skills, including experience with SQL, Python, R, MongoDB, or similar tools.
Experience with analytics platforms such as Tableau, Looker, or similar platforms.
A strong curiosity about player psychology, motivation, and behavior.
High attention to detail, with ownership and accountability.
Ability to present information clearly to top management and key stakeholders.
A collaborative mindset and adaptability to changing video game production needs.

Technologies

Tableau, Omni, SQL, Python, R, MongoDB, Looker

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision

Preferred qualifications

Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, or a related quantitative or research-focused field.
Familiarity with narrative, single player game research and player experience evaluation.
Solid understanding of probability, statistics, and applied mathematical reasoning.
Ability to interpret technical and research materials and communicate findings clearly in reports and presentations.
Strong technical curiosity and interest in how tools work under the hood.
Prior experience with AAA console or PC game development.

Location: Santa Monica, CA (hybrid). Compensation: USD 51–64 per hour. Minimum experience: 3 years.

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1mo ago

Principal Data Scientist - Games

Disney Experiences Glendale, CA

Glendale, CA

1mo ago Closed

$156k - $209k/yr Full time Analytics Big Data Business Analytics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 2, 2026).

Job Description

Disney Experiences is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead games data science and analytics for Disney Digital Entertainment in partnership with Epic Games.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary lead for games data science and analytics, serving as a central source of truth for games product performance, player behavior, and business insights
Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations for critical business and product decisions
Create and present data-driven business and product performance analyses for senior leadership, translating complex data into clear narratives, executive decks, and strategy recommendations
Build and apply advanced analytical frameworks, statistical analyses, forecasting models, and behavioral segmentation approaches focused on engagement, retention, churn, monetization, lifecycle behavior, and content performance
Analyze gameplay telemetry, social engagement data, creator content trends, streaming interaction data, and cross-TWDC engagement signals to identify growth opportunities and improve user experiences across games and digital entertainment ecosystems
Work with cross-functional partners to define KPIs, measurement frameworks, instrumentation requirements, and scalable analytics solutions for product development and strategic planning
Lead deep-dive analyses on player progression systems, engagement funnels, franchise affinity, personalization opportunities, social behaviors, and monetization trends to inform data-driven product strategy
Collaborate with data engineering and platform teams to develop scalable analytics infrastructure, event pipelines, trusted datasets, and self-service reporting solutions
Serve as a subject matter expert in games analytics, measurement strategy, and product performance insights, and drive organizational best practices
Translate technical findings into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or quantitative product analytics within gaming, streaming, or entertainment industries
Proven experience applying statistical analysis, forecasting, experimentation frameworks, and behavioral analytics techniques to large-scale consumer and telemetry datasets
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python or R, plus hands-on experience with modern cloud data ecosystems and analytics platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Tableau, and Looker
Experience with large-scale event-stream and gameplay telemetry datasets, including player behavior, audience engagement, content performance, progression systems, retention, and monetization analysis
Familiarity with audience segmentation, personalization strategies, recommendation systems, or content optimization frameworks supporting player engagement
Strong understanding of player or consumer lifecycle analytics, engagement measurement, retention analysis, segmentation, monetization optimization, and experimentation methodologies including A/B testing
Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven storytelling, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced, matrixed organizations

Technologies

SQL
Python
R
Snowflake
Databricks
AWS
Tableau
Looker
A/B testing

Location

Glendale, CA (onsite)

Compensation

Hiring range in Glendale, CA: $155,700 to $208,700 per year
Base pay offered may consider internal equity, candidate geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors
Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided, in addition to medical, financial, and/or other benefits depending on level and position offered

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