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Game Analyst

Job Description

The Game Analyst must be proficient in applied analytics and data mining; including knowledge of various theories, techniques and technologies. He/she will be required to develop decision support tools; specifically, he/she will transform questions from various production stakeholders into actionable quantitative analyses based on the consumption of our titles and the behavior of our players.

What you’ll do

• Identify telemetry needs of different business units and translate them into data collection technology compatible elements;
• Follow up on the integration of the data collection system, in liaison with various internal teams;
• Participate in the development and improvement of information collection systems;
• Analyze, synthesize and interpret product and player data in order to identify findings, trends and make forecasts;
• Develop and implement tools, indicators and dashboards to provide strategic and operational support to the various productions;
• Research and develop statistical models to explain past behavior and predict future behavior of our players;
• Collaborate with various stakeholders (Community Managers, Marketing, Monetization, Production, Technical Operations) to support decision making and to guide the studio's strategic actions by providing quantitative logic for various possible decisions;
• Write reports and communicate the synthesis of data by highlighting priority and relevant information for decision making;
• Develop action plans and work with respective teams to implement identified recommendations and follow up;
• Create new processes and automate, standardize and optimize existing processes;
• Perform all other related tasks.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Degree in a quantitative or related field (statistics, applied mathematics, operations research, business intelligence, economics, computer engineering) or any equivalent education or work experience;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position, or other relevant experience;
• Experience in data analysis;
• Experience with SQL in a Big Data context;
• Experience with Python or R;
• Experience with ETL processes;
• Experience with Apache Spark and various engines such as PySpark (an asset);
• Experience with Tableau Software (an asset);
• Experience with video games (an asset);
• Proven knowledge of data analysis tools, software and systems (e.g., SQL Server, DataGrip, Jupyter, R, Tableau);
• Strong strength in developing reports, graphs and representation of statistical data. Proficiency in MS office package: word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), creating presentations (Powerpoint);
• Ability to work with large databases;
• Proactive, innovative and autonomous;
• Structured, strategic and rigorous thinking;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in French and English;
• Ability to balance technical and business perspectives;
• Ability to develop and maintain interdepartmental relationships and communicate with all levels of management;
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment;
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once;
• Interpersonal skills and empathy.

Additional Information

What to send us

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, skills and a portfolio of your achievements.

Working at Ubisoft means

• A hybrid and flexible work mode, 6 weeks of vacation in your first year, an enriched parental leave, a Ubi gym directly in our offices, a complete group insurance program, access to complete Dialogue telemedicine services, an RRSP with a contribution from Ubisoft, an advantageous bonus program, concrete measures to ensure the right to disconnect, the option of working part-time and much more. Click here for all the details.
• Joining a team of 21,000 Ubisoft employees working across more than 40 locations around the world, are boundby a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come;
• Working for an equal opportunity employer who believes that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating worlds where gamers and their teams can thrive and express themselves. It's about taking on exciting challenges, being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and being part of the future of entertainment.

Company Description

With a team of more than 500 creative, passionate and innovative talents, Ubisoft Quebec continues to grow and expand. Founded in 2005, the Quebec City studio has carved out a place for itself among the leaders in the video game industry. Involved in several of Ubisoft's flagship franchises, it has acquired solid expertise, positioning it in the development of major AAA games. Involved in the Assassin's Creed franchise since 2010, the Quebec City team has assumed leadership of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Immortals Fenyx Rising as well as the new crossover stories of Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Valhalla.