Data Lead (Video Games)- Ketchapp

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

At Ketchapp, we create and manage hundreds of mobile games enjoyed by millions of players. With more than 200 games in its catalogue, and the name behind hits like 2048, Knife Hit, Stack, Rider, among others. 

You will be part of a warm and stimulating environment in which you can push back the boundaries of both the imagination and technology to create worlds that will inspire our players.

Job Description

As a Lead Data Analyst, your role will be with your team turning raw data into actionable insights that directly influence the success of our games. You will analyze a broad portfolio of games with varied player audiences and User Acquisition activities from softlaunch to live games, ensuring a wide diversity of missions and challenges.

Your work will directly support smarter decision-making and help shape the future of our games through data.

Working under the responsibility of our Technical Director, will revolve around four main pillars

1. Leading the Data Analytics activity

• Gather needs from various teams (Game, UA, Monetization, etc.) and propose tailored analytical solutions and visualizations.
• Define and manage the data analytics roadmap according to studio priorities and business needs.
• Oversee the production of relevant and actionable analysis for different stakeholders.

2. Data Management and quality

• Collaborate with the data engineering team to ensure data relevance and optimize data flows.
• Identify and specify new data source requirements, coordinate with the data Engineering team for implementation, and ensure the quality and reliability of these data sources.
• Automate key dashboards and reports.
• Ensure data reliability and the accuracy of their visualization.

3. Team Leadership and Development

• Manage and mentor team members, support their growth, and promote best practices.
• Work closely with a wide range of teams — from UA and Monetization to game teams (internal and external), SDK, and Data Engineering — to understand the needs of each department and build a strategy to fit their needs

4. Data Culture and Evangelization

• Promote a strong data-driven culture across the studio.
• Train operating teams on data tools and in how to interpret insights effectively.
• Collaborate with other Ubisoft data teams to share knowledge and align best practices.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Proficient in SQL and Python (Mandatory)
• Experience with any Data Visualization tool (Tableau, Power BI, Looker…(Mandatory)
• Cloud experience (ideally Azure)
• Experience in Machine Learning (Preferred)
• Experience in Big Data (Preferred)

Professional Experience

• Previous experience as a Data Analyst in the video game  (Mandatory)
• Ability to conduct analysis and present insights to clients and top management
• Excellent communication skills in English and French (Mandatory)
• Autonomous and proactive, with a doer mindset and strong attention to detail
• Teamwork skills with a problem-solving attitude
• A strong sense of ownership – eager to step beyond core responsibilities
• Open to new approaches and sharing ideas (Preferred)

Additional Information

Ubisoft's perks  

💰 Profit Sharing, Yearly Company Saving Plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 

🎁 50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.  

👶 Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.  

📍 Our brand-new office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.  

Recruitment process 

• [45 min; remote] – First conversation with a Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Technical Assessment 

• [60 min; remote] – Interview with Manager and Key Stakeholder

• [120 min; onsite] – Interview with COO of Ketchapp + Coffee chat with the team 

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community. 

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.