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Game Intelligence Analyst
4 years ago
Job Description
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
www.toronto.ubisoft.com
Location of position: Toronto, Ontario
Our Mission
Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore, and discover new possibilities.
Ubisoft Toronto was founded in 2010 and has contributed to many award-winning Ubisoft brands including: Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For HonorTM, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, and Watch Dogs®. In 2018, the team at Ubisoft Toronto developed its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and is leading development of Watch Dogs: Legion. Ubisoft Toronto is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for four consecutive years and in 2018, one of GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work.
Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas have a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.
Challenge accepted? Join us and Create the Unknown.
On being a Game Intelligence Analyst (GIA) at Ubisoft Toronto
The Game Intelligence Analyst (GIA) transforms player data into insights. You will work with game teams to understand their telemetry/tracking needs, collect piles of data (both pre and post-launch) to answer those needs, and transform that data into actionable findings that inform critical decisions and enhance the player experience.
Join the inter-disciplinary Ubisoft Toronto User Research Lab to directly support AAA game production by being the point of contact for all things DATA.
The daily life of a Game Intelligence Analyst (GIA) at Ubisoft Toronto
- Work with game teams to determine their telemetry needs and translate these into actionable trackable elements
- Support data collection from both pre-launch and post-launch initiatives and validate the quality of collected data
- Analyze, synthesize and interpret player data to identify trends, develop insights, and inform decisions
- Draft reports and communicate conclusions by highlighting and visualizing priority information in an approachable way
- Develop and implement KPI dashboards to provide strategic and operational support for game teams
- Research, design, implement and validate models and cutting edge algorithms to analyze diverse sources of data that explain past player behaviours and forecast future ones
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of the data collection systems
- Share expertise with the broader User Research group
- Learn, implement and share new methodologies
What it takes to make it
- Master’s degree in a quantitative or related field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Business Intelligence, …)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position or other relevant experience
- Experience analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional data sets with a variety of tools
- Experience visualizing and communicating results to a variety of stakeholders (including non-technical ones)
- Experience in data analysis (SQL-type queries)
- Experience in Tableau Software an asset
- Experience in the video game industry an asset
- Programming experience an asset
- Proactive, innovative and autonomous
- Organized and process oriented
- Collaborative with excellent communication skills
- Able to reconcile technical and business perspectives
- Able to adapt to a changing environment
- High standards for quality
- Passionate about data and player experience
- Motivated with a desire to drive change
- Thrives under pressure
- Strong knowledge of user testing methodology and tools
- Strong knowledge of the video game industry
We offer
· Competitive Salary
· Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Disability Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Extended medical insurance
o (Optional) RRSP contribution
o Relocation assistance
o Bonus (If Applicable)
Why Ubisoft Toronto?
Located in Toronto's up-and-coming Junction Triangle neighbourhood since 2010, Ubisoft Toronto is a studio full of passionate and experienced game developers focused on making innovative and exciting games. With over 35 languages spoken, Ubisoft Toronto is as diverse as the booming city it calls home. At Ubisoft Toronto, we are passionate about positive culture. We host monthly team celebrations, organize events for employees and their families, and we offer a variety of health and wellness initiatives like on-site yoga, on-site occupational therapists, flexible days, and an abundance of fresh fruit to promote a balanced life.
Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and we provide the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training, and career development.
Join us and see for yourself why Ubisoft is rated one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People multiple years running!
Join Us!
We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts who know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!
Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
Additional Information
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