Pocket Worlds LTD
Data Analytics Engineer Engineering • Austin, Texas
Pocket Worlds LTD, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
About Pocket Worlds:At Pocket Worlds, we are building bleeding-edge technology that enables creators to develop the next generation of social experiences. Our flagship platform, Highrise, is where millions of people express themselves, engage in shared experiences, and create deep friendships. Over 40 million people have already joined the world of Highrise, and it's growing faster every day. Through Highrise, we are connecting the world through shared community created experiences and realizing the positive potential of the internet.About the RoleAs a Data Analytics Engineer, you will play an important role in harnessing the power of data to drive insights, support internal teams in decision-making, and enhance player experiences. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines, ensuring efficient data flow and integration across systems. Additionally, you will create and manage scalable data architectures, implement data quality checks, and develop dashboards for comprehensive data analysis. Your expertise in Data Engineering will provide actionable insights across multiple teams and ensure data-driven strategies are implemented.Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, define metrics, and develop dashboards and reports to monitor game performance and player behavior.
Maintain, develop and design scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and analyze large volumes of game-related data.
Optimize and tune SQL queries for performance and efficiency to support real-time and batch processing requirements.
Perform analysis of game telemetry data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization and monetization.
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data engineering, analytics, and gaming.
RequirementsA can-do attitude, a passion for learning, and a creative approach to solving complex problems.
2+ years of experience in data engineering, preferably in the gaming industry.
Expert-level proficiency in SQL with an understanding of relational and NoSQL database concepts and query optimization techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation.
Experience working with large-scale datasets using technologies such as BigQuery/Redshift/Snowflake, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.
Prior experience with mobile game datasets or a strong interest in gaming is a plus.
Our tech stack includes GCP and AWS services as:Redshift and BigQuery
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
Apache Airflow
PubSub, DataFlow
Cloud Functions
LookerStudio
Why work with us:Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users around the world.
Growth: Your growth isn’t capped by a career ladder. Show us you can deliver the impact, and we’ll respond with recognition and reward.
Elite team: You’ll be a member of a small and elite team with a lot of freedom to go after opportunities you identify.
Culture: High trust, high intensity, low process and bureaucracy. We pride ourselves in being a Silicon Valley startup with a laser focus on the mission, and we’ll happily remove all roadblocks in your path to success.
Office and team: Directly work with the cofounders in our office located in Downtown Austin.
Pocket Worlds Core Values:Be an Owner (Not a Renter)
Experts leading experts
Always be shipping
Take every unfair advantage
Love what you do
Benefits (US Only):Meaningful equity - we’re here to do amazing work, and we share in our wins together.
Equipment allowance - choose what you need to work at your best.
Healthcare, 401k / pension (US only)
Unlimited PTO.
Education/Training stipend - we've set aside a budget for every employee to continue to learn and grow their skills.
Pocket Worlds is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Any communications from Pocket Worlds will only come from an @
pocketworlds.com
or @
everskies.com
domain. If you receive any communications, offers, etc. from any other domain, it is likely a scam.
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Maintain, develop and design scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and analyze large volumes of game-related data.
Optimize and tune SQL queries for performance and efficiency to support real-time and batch processing requirements.
Perform analysis of game telemetry data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization and monetization.
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data engineering, analytics, and gaming.
RequirementsA can-do attitude, a passion for learning, and a creative approach to solving complex problems.
2+ years of experience in data engineering, preferably in the gaming industry.
Expert-level proficiency in SQL with an understanding of relational and NoSQL database concepts and query optimization techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation.
Experience working with large-scale datasets using technologies such as BigQuery/Redshift/Snowflake, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.
Prior experience with mobile game datasets or a strong interest in gaming is a plus.
Our tech stack includes GCP and AWS services as:Redshift and BigQuery
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
Apache Airflow
PubSub, DataFlow
Cloud Functions
LookerStudio
Why work with us:Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users around the world.
Growth: Your growth isn’t capped by a career ladder. Show us you can deliver the impact, and we’ll respond with recognition and reward.
Elite team: You’ll be a member of a small and elite team with a lot of freedom to go after opportunities you identify.
Culture: High trust, high intensity, low process and bureaucracy. We pride ourselves in being a Silicon Valley startup with a laser focus on the mission, and we’ll happily remove all roadblocks in your path to success.
Office and team: Directly work with the cofounders in our office located in Downtown Austin.
Pocket Worlds Core Values:Be an Owner (Not a Renter)
Experts leading experts
Always be shipping
Take every unfair advantage
Love what you do
Benefits (US Only):Meaningful equity - we’re here to do amazing work, and we share in our wins together.
Equipment allowance - choose what you need to work at your best.
Healthcare, 401k / pension (US only)
Unlimited PTO.
Education/Training stipend - we've set aside a budget for every employee to continue to learn and grow their skills.
Pocket Worlds is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Any communications from Pocket Worlds will only come from an @
pocketworlds.com
or @
everskies.com
domain. If you receive any communications, offers, etc. from any other domain, it is likely a scam.
#J-18808-Ljbffr