Lead Analytics Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering group to enhance the analytics platform.

• Broaden the platform’s influence and contribute to shaping the future of analytics for PlayStation titles.

• Engage in new game launches during the initial six months.

• Develop data models to facilitate efficient and uniform queries.

• Partner directly with game studios and data analysts to create and validate appropriate in-game telemetry.

• Assist in promoting the use of technologies like dbt and Airflow.

• Take ownership of data models for designated games.

• Work in tandem with members of the Game Analytics team and colleagues from game studios to ensure consistency and optimal performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in writing SQL for analytics (OLAP) databases, ideally Redshift or similar platforms.

• Experience with implementing and utilizing data modeling tools such as dbt or SQLMesh.

• Ability to translate business needs into data model specifications and solutions.

• Enthusiasm for Big Data initiatives and technologies.

• Strong commitment to quality, along with an interest in developing repeatable, testable, and destructible test-driven database solutions.

• A degree in Computer Science is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Additional experience with Python, AWS Glue, version control (Git, Liquibase), and Airflow is beneficial.

• Familiarity with AAA game development and contemporary console games is a plus.

• A background in data or analytics engineering is preferred.

• A passion for video games is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Matching 401(k).

• Paid time off.

• Wellness program.

• Employee discounts on Sony products.

• Potential eligibility for a bonus package.

• Flexible remote work policy.