Game Data Analyst - Fully Remote

Game Data Analyst (f/m/x) - Fully Remote

SOFTGAMES is looking for a passionate and proactive Game Data Analyst to join their Analytics team. You will collaborate with other analysts, data engineers, producers, and key departments like User Acquisition and Finance to gain a deep understanding of the player base and enhance the player experience.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem-solver who enjoys analyzing games, can extract actionable insights from large datasets, conducts independent research, stays updated on analytics and gaming trends, and maintains a hands-on approach to daily data requests. This role requires strong technical skills, an understanding of data modeling at scale, and business acumen to provide insights and recommendations that drive game success. Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a test.

Your Role:

• Analyze player journeys, game mechanics, and engagement patterns to inform game development and feature design.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations and exploratory analyses of KPIs to identify growth opportunities and friction points.
• Communicate findings through impactful visualizations and concise storytelling tailored to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define success metrics, experiment frameworks, and data requirements.
• Design and execute experiments (e.g., A/B tests) based on player insights and team priorities.
• Improve the BI ecosystem and data pipelines for scalable, product-focused analytics.
• Manage the full analytics cycle: from question identification to insight delivery and decision-making.
• Proactively identify trends, anomalies, and emerging behaviors through ongoing monitoring and analysis.
• Contribute to a data-driven culture by supporting data democratization across teams.
• Apply a product-centric mindset, focusing on delivering business value.

Your Profile:

• University degree in Economics, Mathematics, Physics (or STEM fields), Data Science, Data/Business Analytics, or a comparable qualification with a strong quantitative component, statistics, and familiarity with ML.
• 2 years of experience in Gaming/Product Analyst, Marketing Analyst, or Analytics Engineer roles with a focus on driving business value.
• Advanced SQL knowledge and familiarity with Python/R.
• Understanding of the product lifecycle and its translation into end-to-end analytics pipelines:
  • Familiarity with external data sources (e.g., raw data from Marketing ads/CRM/CS tools).
  • Understanding of internal product tracking using tools like Avo/Segment/GA/Adjust/AppsFlyer.
  • Knowledge of analytics engineering principles for efficient, scalable data modeling (BigQuery/Redshift/Snowflake/Clickhouse - Databricks - dbt).
• Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau/PowerBI/Looker.
• Hands-on experience in A/B testing and experimentation, including experiment design.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and translate it into manageable projects.
• People-oriented team player with excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Plus:

• Experience in a gaming/product company, performing analytics at scale, preferably across different platforms (web, mobile app).
• Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, hypothesis testing, and experimental design, with extensive experience in experimentation and causal inference from observational data.
• Hands-on experience with production data science and MLOps principles for model deployment, monitoring, and maintenance in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Benefits:

SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package, including:

• Remote first: Flexible working setup, either fully remote or on-site in their Berlin office.
• Flexible working hours: No crunch, no overtime.
• Generous vacation: Regardless of location.
• Home office allowance: Budget to optimize your home office setup.
• Further Training: Opportunities to strengthen skills or learn new ones.
• Studio: Modern office in central Berlin with state-of-the-art tech.
• Equipment: Choice of MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
• Meal allowances: Monthly budget for lunches.
• Wellness Benefits: Access to Virtual Yoga, Meditation, and more.
• Monthly extra grant: For home office electricity and internet costs.
• Swag: Stylish company merchandise.
• Offsite Retreats: Twice-yearly company gatherings for learning, sharing, and celebrating.

About SOFTGAMES: SOFTGAMES is a leading instant gaming company developing casual, social games playable across all devices. Their hit game, "Bubble Shooter Pro," is a global top-grossing game on Facebook, played by millions daily. They partner with companies like Facebook, Microsoft, and Samsung. SOFTGAMES is a remote-first company with a diverse, international team. They value proactive, independent teams and believe diverse perspectives enhance work quality.

Application: If interested, please submit a detailed application with salary expectations and earliest possible start date. The company offers a Wellness Program. The salary is in EUR. This is a Hybrid remote model role in Germany.