Associate Gameplay Analyst

Position Summary

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free‑to‑play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun. SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!
We’re looking for a hands‑on Gameplay Analyst who can translate complex player data into clear, actionable decisions that improve gameplay, monetization, and player experience. You’ll use advanced analytics, A/B testing, and AI/ML techniques to drive meaningful improvements in KPIs and player experience across our mobile and social games. This role is based in the Austin area and involves regular in‑person collaboration with the team.
Essential Job Functions

Own and evolve KPI frameworks across mobile and desktop games, with a focus on measurable impact
Partner with developers to ensure clean, reliable telemetry and event tracking
Build business cases and deep‑dive analyses to guide features, live ops, and product decisions
Design and execute A/B and multivariate tests, including interpretation and recommendations
Develop and deploy predictive models to support live ops, monetization, personalization, and player segmentation using machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit‑learn, XGBoost, or PyTorch)
Query and analyze large‑scale datasets from internal databases; help others navigate data structures
Build automated dashboards and reporting (Tableau, Looker, Power BI) used by product stakeholders
Champion metric design, ensuring analytical soundness and relevance to business goals
Stay current with innovations in game analytics, AI/ML, and data science practices; proactively identify opportunities for innovation using generative AI and behavioral modeling
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or related field
3+ years of hands‑on experience in analytics, data science, or data engineering, ideally in gaming, mobile apps, or digital products
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong SQL skills and comfort working with large, complex datasets
Experience designing and analyzing experiments
Experience with data visualization tools: Tableau, Looker, Power BI
Proficiency with machine learning tools and languages: Python, R, scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, etc.
Solid understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and event‑based analytics
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
Self‑starter with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
Nice to Have

Experience in free‑to‑play games or live operations environments
Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
Exposure to AI/LLM tools for analyzing player behavior or feedback
Benefits

Competitive salaries
Annual bonuses, matching 401(k)
Fun environment: open office concept with ergonomic seating and standing desks, game room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games
Food: fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks, as well as company‑paid lunches 2x per week
Paid family leave
Paid volunteer time
Annual 2‑night company retreat
Equal Opportunity Statement

SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster.

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