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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Analyst - **Company:** Owlchemy Labs - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Basic Data Partition, C++ (Programming Language), Spreadsheets, Content Analysis, Data Mining, Python (Programming Language), Live Connect (Windows), Pattern Recognition, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentation Programs, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Freeform SQL, Google Data Studio, Backend, Data Programming, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff1b8f30e00e650c ## About the Role * Experience with data modeling in an applied context * Experience with large complex data sets using structured and unstructured data * Developing methodological approach(s) for data collection and analysis to support business decisions * Ability to perform data mining, pattern recognition & correlation analysis and insight generation * Familiarity with statistical and data programming languages such as SQL, PHP, Python, and C++ * Demonstrate critical thinking, provide confidentiality of data, and attention to detail * Ability to provide clear, concise, accurate communication (both verbal and written) with audiences of varying technical abilities and business contexts * Ability to research independently, challenge and verify data, and provide recommendations to improve data analysis methodology, with the ability to navigate dependencies and collaborations across projects and stakeholders * Collaborative and creative-thinking, team-player mentality with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback * Experience with Google or Microsoft spreadsheets and presentation tools Required Education and Experience: * University Diploma in Statistics, Math, Engineering, Economics, or another quantitative field or equivalent experience * 5+ years of experience working as a data analyst * Experience with Looker Studio or similar analytical tools * 2+ years of games industry experience * Live-operations games experience Preferred Education and Experience: * Knowledge of games, VR or software development lifecycles * Technical familiarity with Unity, its analytical capabilities, and backend services * Ability to design and develop complex SQL queries and reports to retrieve required data, and troubleshoot data discrepancies * Appreciation of puns (or at least the ability to groan at them) ## Description Job Summary: Owls in this role provide insights and analyses at all stages of our project lifecycles, from earliest prototyping to live engagement with our players. Balancing an analytical mindset and technical expertise while diving into data and turning it into meaningful insights. Adapting data insights to the unique landscape of games and VR, and partnering with Owls at all levels across our creative, accessibility, financial, and live services teams., * Work closely with Owlchemy Leadership to understand available data, suggest improvements and develop approaches for collecting, analyzing and automating data to inform decision making across technical and business needs * Develop and own data pipelines, models, tools, and processes to ensure accurate data collection and analysis * Develop and own product dashboards that serve as the central point of truth for Leadership, Product Development, and Marketing * Collaborate with stakeholders to provide recommendations for utilizing quantitative and qualitative metrics and key performance indicators to drive technical and business outcomes across business, marketing, financial and development needs * Drive discovery of trends in play patterns that help inspire the development of new or improved features and content for our games * Partner with marketing and sales to drive ongoing performance analyses of our projects in development, at launch, and beyond * Support our "Project-Role Framework" methodology with well-designed and comprehensive analyses at all stages of the product lifecycle * Use industry best practices to document analysis through different formats including basic data visualization such as graphs, tables, and PowerPoint slides to help communicate the findings * Be involved in building automated dashboards and reports to facilitate understanding of business KPIs and player experience * Stay current with Unity and VR industry trends, development practices, and help ensure distribution of that knowledge throughout the team * Stay current with global data compliance regulations ensuring data integrity ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Building the platform for providing ML predictions based on real-time player activity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/944-building-the-platform-for-providing-ml-predictions-based-on-real-time-player-activity) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Jobs in Tech: The State of the European Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/575-jobs-in-tech-the-state-of-the-european-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)