Senior Game Data Analyst

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 9 days ago

Zynga

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Zynga doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Hybrid working model: we ask you to come to our Barcelona office at least 2 days per week
A generous 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
Private medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full
Disability and life insurance
Choose from the latest iOS or Android device when you join (phone or tablet)
Spotify Premium to add the perfect soundtrack to your adventure
Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam
Take-Two Interactive employee stock purchase plan (eligibility criteria applies)
Professional development budget for skills training
State of the art gym facilities
Free breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee
Onsite physiotherapist and hairdresser (no wallet needed!)

The list goes on and on... so get your game on and

Requirements

What we're looking for

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

Nice to have

Experience mentoring or leading other analysts is a big plus.

Languages

Free language lessons in English, Spanish and Catalan

The role

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

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.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™-plus many more!

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.

Join us and be part of the play!

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

Help Shape the Game Strategy: Be a part of 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.

About Zynga

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, best known for pioneering social gaming with titles like FarmVille, Words With Friends, and CSR Racing. The company develops and publishes free-to-play mobile and web games, operating across multiple studios worldwide and serving millions of players daily. Zynga is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, which acquired it in 2022, and continues to operate as a major player in the mobile gaming industry.

In Spain, Zynga has a significant presence in Barcelona, which serves as one of its key European hubs for game development, analytics, and product management. The company's Spanish office focuses on data-driven game development and live operations, offering roles in data analysis, product management, and game design. For international professionals, Zynga offers a dynamic, data-centric work environment with opportunities to work on globally recognized game franchises, and the Barcelona office is known for its collaborative culture and emphasis on innovation.

Industry: Gaming
Founded: 2007
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: zynga.com

Good to know if you are moving

Zynga's Barcelona office is a major hub for data analytics and product management, offering roles that are central to the company's mobile game operations.
The company is part of Take-Two Interactive, providing stability and access to a broader portfolio of gaming brands.
Zynga offers a flexible, hybrid work environment in Spain, with a focus on work-life balance and professional development.
International hires can expect to work on globally popular games with diverse, multicultural teams, and the company often supports relocation for senior roles.

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Additional information

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic - not an individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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