At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…
The Principal Game Data Analyst serves as the technical lead and vertical owner for game analytics across multiple games. You will translate business strategy into a data-driven roadmap, own the end-to-end analytics lifecycle for the vertical, and drive measurable improvements in player retention, monetization, and overall game performance. You will mentor and elevate the analytics team, establish scalable data practices, and partner with cross-functional leaders to align analytics outputs with product, design, and live operations.
This role is a full-time, on-site position based 5 days a week at our Downtown Vancouver studio.
In this role, you can expect to:Key Accountabilities
Provide Cross-functional Support
Lead cross-functional partnerships across the organization to translate business goals and data needs into strategic analytics initiatives.
Proactively optimize reporting processes, diagnosing inefficiencies and delivering scalable, high-impact enhancements.
Own and guide large-scale data projects, delivering data-driven insights with clear business impact and executive-aligned recommendations.
Data Exploration and Analysis
Lead hands-on, exploratory analyses to answer high-priority business questions and uncover strategic opportunities.
Apply rigorous statistical methods to identify trends, correlations, and causal patterns; translate findings into actionable guidance.
Craft compelling data visualizations and narratives that empower stakeholders to act with confidence.
Dashboard and Report Management
Own the design, development, and maintenance of a comprehensive suite of dashboards and reports tailored to executive, product, and operations needs.
Ensure dashboards and reports are accurate, timely, and deeply aligned with strategic priorities.
Deliver ad-hoc analyses and reporting, maintaining high standards of quality and clarity.
Product Feature Analysis and Optimization
Measure the success of newly released product features using key metrics and data analysis.
Drive data-driven iteration and optimization of product features to enhance performance and user experience.
Own data analytics requirements early in game development including telemetry requirements, alpha and beta performance testing, and game launch analysis.
Leadership
Mentor and lead junior/intermediate data analytic team members.
Perform performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
Delegate tasks as appropriate.
To be successful in this role, your background includes:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
7+ years of industry data analysis experience, with solid knowledge of statistical methods.
3+ years of industry data experience in games (mobile, console, PC), online casino, slot games, or any high volume B2C mobile apps.
Expert SQL skills and experience querying very large data sets.
Proven ability to thrive using multiple mixed, varied, and inconsistent data sources.
Fundamental knowledge of project management methodologies.
Regular communication with stakeholders from other departments and drive actionable items for continuous improvement.
Experience with Google BigQuery, Tableau, JIRA and/or other project management software.
Experience working for a social or mobile game developer.
Understanding of game design concepts and principles.
Excited by this opportunity? Kabam is dedicated to growing our diverse and inclusive workforce, so if your past experience doesn’t perfectly match the listed requirements we encourage you to apply anyways - you could be a great fit for this or other positions.
We invite you to apply now and start the conversation with us. Together, we can create and support some of the best games ever made and entertain the world!
About Kabam
Kabam is a world leader in developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology, and revolutionary gameplay to players around the world.
Kabam’s games,
Marvel Contest of Champions,
Shop Titans, and more have generated hundreds of millions of downloads and have received multiple awards including Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.
Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver & Montreal in Canada, and Los Angeles & San Francisco in the United States. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.
Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
