Principal Data Analyst Barcelona, Spain

Zynga
Barcelona, Spain
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
€ 90K

Job location

Barcelona, Spain

Tech stack

A/B testing
Data analysis
Data Visualization
Mobile Application Software
Python
SQL Databases
Tableau
Looker Analytics

Job description

We're looking for a Principal Data Analyst to join our Analytics team. In this senior role, you'll be a key partner to our game teams, shaping product strategy and driving impactful data-driven decisions that improve our games, boost player engagement, and fuel business growth., You'll combine deep quantitative analysis, business acumen, and technical expertise to uncover insights that matter. As a Principal, you'll also help elevate analytics standards across the company, mentor analysts, and champion a culture of data-informed decision-making. What You'll do

  • Drive Analytics Strategy: Lead the development of data-driven strategies for top games, influencing product roadmaps, features, and monetization.
  • Player & Product Insights: Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze player behavior, economy trends, and product performance.
  • Experimentation & Modeling: Design A/B tests and build predictive models (e.g., churn, LTV, segmentation) to assess and forecast outcomes.
  • Leadership & Communication: Mentor analysts and present insights clearly to senior leadership through compelling storytelling and dashboards.
  • Data Culture & Infrastructure: Collaborate on improving data tools and pipelines while promoting data literacy and experimentation best practices.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in analytics or data science roles, ideally in gaming, mobile apps, or digital products.
  • Expert proficiency in SQL and Python for data exploration and analysis.
  • Solid experience with A/B testing, causal inference, and experimentation design.
  • Strong background in applied statistics; experience with Bayesian methods is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience working with visualization tools like Tableau, Looker, or similar.
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong business sense and product intuition; you understand how to prioritize what matters most.
  • Experience mentoring or leading other analysts is a big plus.
  • Fast learner, highly meticulous, proactive, and pragmatic.

Benefits & conditions

Coming to work in the office? Don't worry - we have you covered. Check out some of our onsite benefits:

  • Gym Facilities: State-of-the-art gym facilities to stay in shape.
  • New Office: Brand-new office with top-tier amenities, including a professional barista and delicious breakfast options.
  • Onsite Physiotherapist: Access to onsite physiotherapist for any aches and pains.
  • Onsite Hairdressers: Onsite hairdressers for a trim.

About the company

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times-connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation-and where you can take your career to the next level., We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile game studio proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We're the creators of hits like Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends, loved by hundreds of millions of players around the globe. We craft the best social games, bringing joy from Barcelona to the world. Now, we want to bring the world to Barcelona! At Socialpoint, work and play intertwine seamlessly, and we celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. No matter who you are or where you're from, you're welcome here. Join us for a future where making games is as thrilling as playing them!, Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps. Zynga will only contact individuals through official company email addresses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Este empleo Media Nacional Media - Trabajos en informática Cataluña - Media

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