Full-Time

Staff Data Analyst

Posted on 7/19/2025

Activision-Blizzard

Activision-Blizzard

1,001-5,000 employees

Global developer and publisher of games

Compensation Overview

$111.8k - $206.9k/yr

+ Incentive Compensation

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
Product Management
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in data analysis, focusing on Advertising, Gaming, e-commerce, or high-volume systems.
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related analytical field.
  • Proficiency in complex SQL for deep-dive analysis.
  • Strong statistical skills with experience in A/B testing, hypothesis testing, regression, and other statistical methods.
  • Proficiency in Python or R, primarily for statistical analysis and data manipulation.
  • Proven ability to structure complex problems, conduct thorough analyses, and generate actionable insights from large datasets.
  • Curious, internally motivated self-starter with the ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities to manage multiple projects and achieve results.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in presenting analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Perform in-depth analyses on large-scale datasets, uncovering actionable insights that drive business performance.
  • Lead the design, execution, and analysis of A/B tests and experiments, applying statistical rigor to assess performance.
  • Interpret complex data using statistical methods and effectively communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers, and Commercial leaders to develop insights that support product enhancements and business decisions.
  • Build and maintain clear and concise documentation related to analyses, findings, and methodologies.
  • Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights, helping senior management and department leaders translate findings into actionable strategies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with experimental design, data modeling, predictive modeling, and advanced statistical techniques.
  • Domain knowledge in advertising or gaming is a strong plus.
  • Expertise in at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Looker, Tableau)

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games and related services for PC, console, and mobile. It operates popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Diablo, Candy Crush, Hearthstone, and Overwatch across multiple genres and platforms. Revenue comes from game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions, advertising, merchandise, and esports events. The company builds a large global community and aims to deliver socially connected gaming experiences at scale while monetizing through multiple channels.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • Playtika's January 2026 layoffs enable recruiting 500 experienced mobile gaming talents cheaply.
  • Ubisoft's early 2026 restructuring allows attracting top developers for Call of Duty enhancements.
  • GDC 2026 report shows 36% AI adoption, accelerating Activision's development efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Xbox growth stalls post-$70 billion Activision buyout, with 2025 holiday revenues at 12-year low.
  • 800 layoffs in 2025 after record earnings concentrate work on small teams, causing burnout by 2027.
  • Battlefield 6's August 2026 launch cannibalizes Black Ops 7's holiday sales.

What makes Activision-Blizzard unique

  • Iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft engage 400 million players across 190 countries.
  • Diverse revenue from game sales, subscriptions, in-game purchases, esports, and advertising sets it apart.
  • Corporate initiatives like Call of Duty Endowment have employed over 100,000 veterans.

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