Compensation Overview

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role.  If you’re interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Researcher to join the Insights and Analytics team within our R&D Business Unit. You will closely collaborate with stakeholders across development and publishing to design, monitor, and interpret success metrics for our upcoming titles.

What You Will Do

• Define success metrics: Establish KPIs around player perception and engagement inside and outside of the game.
• Design reporting process:Create clear and informative reports and dashboards to track key metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Analyzing performance: Conduct in-depth analysis of player behavior, identify trends, and uncover insights that drive product improvements and marketing strategies.
• Developing insights: Work closely with Product, Marketing, and Data Science teams to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations.
• Implement new tools: Introduce new performance management tools and suggest improvements to project management and data visualization systems 
• Advocate for our players and provide strategic guidance about their wants, needs, and behaviors

What Will Make You a Great Fit

• 4-6+  years of demonstrated proven track record of KPI development, success measurement, and analysis
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Applied experience with data analysis of large research datasets, such as clustering analysis (k-means or latent class), basic regressions, or similar
• R, Q, Python, SPSS, SAS and Tableau experience a plus
• Independent thinking that can take the initiative and approaches problem solving with an innovative mindset and focus on scalable solutions
• Comfortable with ambiguity and thinking through multiple perspectives with the ability to stay grounded in the face of change
• Experience in the video games or tech industry a plus 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $87,000 and $130,000 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an ’at-will position’ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

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