Research Data Analyst

The role

You will analyze gameplay telemetry, player feedback, and research findings to identify trends and opportunities. You will work with Sony Game Analytics and development teams to turn player data into insights for creative and production decisions.

What you will do

• Analyze gameplay telemetry, player feedback, and research findings to identify trends, friction points, and opportunities.
• Translate complex datasets into clear insights and recommendations.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools with tools like Tableau and Omni.
• Partner with Sony Game Analytics, Gameplay, Engineering, and Design to support telemetry design, event tracking, and data quality.
• Collaborate with User Research to connect quantitative analysis with qualitative findings.
• Participate in research efforts to understand player behavior and identify new measurement opportunities.

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in data analysis, analytics, UX research support, or a related field.
• Experience working with telemetry data and game analytics workflows.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, including experience with SQL, Python, R, MongoDB, or similar tools.
• Experience with analytics platforms such as Tableau, Looker, or similar platforms.
• A deep curiosity about player psychology, motivation, and behavior.
• High attention to detail, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and key stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and adaptability to the ever changing needs of video game production.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, or a related quantitative or research focused field.
• Familiarity with narrative, single player game research and player experience evaluation.
• Solid understanding of probability, statistics, and applied mathematical reasoning.
• Ability to interpret technical and research materials and communicate findings clearly in reports and presentations.
• Possesses a high degree of technical curiosity, regularly exploring how tools work under the hood.
• Prior experience with AAA console or PC game development.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision

Before you apply

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.

About the company

Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games for nearly 40 years. They are currently working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.