Full-Time

Analytics Lead

Gameplay

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
Git
Apache Spark
SQL
Scala
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of industry or relevant experience, with proven interest in and knowledge of live service video games
  • At least 2 years of experience managing a team of data professionals
  • Strong product intuition and demonstrated background in influencing products by applying data and measurement to drive alignment
  • Experience with working with development teams to instrument data and ensure continued data quality
  • Experience with writing efficient and scalable SQL over billions of rows; it is a plus if you are familiar with distributed computing using Spark (Scala or PySpark)
  • Development experience in Python analytics ecosystem
  • Familiarity with supporting operational processes including: Code version control (Github or similar), Orchestration (Airflow)
  • Understanding of experimental design and A/B testing techniques
  • Advanced statistical training and a thorough understanding of the associated strengths and weaknesses of different statistical approaches is a plus
  • Experience in a “full-stack” environment - data file ingest, ETL, data storage interaction, application development, communication of results to storage systems, code version control is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Partner with design, game development, and product management counterparts to identify opportunities for our first party Games and the business and use data to develop metrics and insights that shape the execution of the strategy
  • Work directly with engineering and data platform teams to properly scope and capture the data required to unlock insights and data models
  • Transform raw data into data models, production metrics, reports and insights
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of metrics and to align them with long-term ecosystem growth
  • Work with design, product, and analytics teams to quickly and rigorously design, test, and learn from experiments to improve our games
  • Lead a small team of data analysts, help mentor them and set the direction of our analytics approach

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LEGO Fortnite Brick Life can attract younger players and families to the platform.
  • Free Unreal Fellowship Course enhances Epic's reputation in game development education.
  • Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 1 can boost player retention and in-game purchases.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $275 million fine may damage Epic's reputation and consumer trust.
  • Legal battle with Google could lead to significant legal expenses and operational changes.
  • LEGO Fortnite Brick Life may not resonate with existing Fortnite players, affecting engagement.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • Fortnite's frequent updates and collaborations keep the game fresh and engaging.
  • Epic Online Services provide essential backend support for game developers.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical