POSITION SUMMARY

TapBlaze is looking for an ambitious, innovative product data analyst to help us drive the roadmap of our hit game, Good Pizza, Great Pizza. The qualified individual is aware of game KPIs and possesses a deep understanding of the game design and economic systems that move the needle. In this role, you will design and deploy experiments, analyze and interpret data, deliver insights and make actionable recommendations that will shape the game and engage our global audience. You'll contribute to improving our game mechanics, multiplayer, monetization, and live event offerings.

ABOUT TAPBLAZE

Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Our core values are the reason we have found success as an independent studio and guide our hiring process: we are ambitious, disciplined, ownership-minded, results oriented, and extraordinary. We operate internationally and we are growing day by day.

We are seeking individuals that have the same core values and are looking to level up themselves, the games they work on and the company they work for. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

• KPI Monitoring: Report on these KPIs, identifying trends, areas for improvement, and providing actionable recommendations
• Data Analysis: Extract insights and trends related to player behavior, game performance, and in-game economy
• A/B Testing: Design and implement A/B tests, formulating clear hypotheses and conducting statistical significance testing
• Dashboards and Reporting: Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and automated reports to provide real-time visibility into game performance
• Predictive Modeling: Build and maintain predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques for forecasting player retention, churn, and spending behavior
• Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy and integrity, troubleshoot data issues, and collaborate with engineering for improved data collection processes. Regularly review and update data governance policies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market analysis to understand industry trends and competitive positioning. Inform strategic decisions based on market insights.
• User Feedback Analysis: Analyze user feedback and support tickets to identify common issues or features requests, contributing to game improvements.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to effectively balance the needs of technology, business, and player experience
• Understanding of economy and monetization design
• Plays F2P mobile games
• Continuously looking for ways to improve and iterate on existing framework, or building anew for best results
• Great attention to detail - actually has read this job description; please include the phrase "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar data analysis tools
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
• Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.