Head of Analytics

Summary

Join SOFTGAMES as their fully remote Head of Analytics and lead a team of four data analysts. You will be pivotal in shaping data strategy, driving data-informed decisions, and mentoring your team. Responsibilities include collaborating with development and product teams, building predictive models, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring data quality. This role requires extensive experience in data analytics, machine learning, and leadership, along with proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools. SOFTGAMES offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working hours, generous vacation time, home office allowance, training opportunities, and various wellness benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong experience with machine learning models and deployment in production environments
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools (Tableau preferred)
• Experience working with big data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.)
• Excellent English communication skills – ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Understanding of experimental design, A/B testing techniques and player segmentation

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 data analysts, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration
• Collaborate with development teams to implement data instrumentation and maintain high data quality
• Partner with game development and product management teams to identify strategic opportunities for our first-party games and business, using data-driven insights and metrics to guide execution
• Build and monitor predictive models that will help daily Product, User Acquisition and Monetization decisions
• Design and implement machine learning models to enhance decision-making and business strategies
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into data-driven insights
• Optimize data pipelines in collaboration with Data Engineers
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and scalability across analytics projects
• Work with tools such as SQL, Python, Databricks, and Tableau

Preferred Qualifications

• Games industry experience with a strong understanding of the game and player market
• Deep knowledge of game monetization, marketing strategies, and industry trends
• Experience in Product Data Science, including areas such as churn, LTV and ROAS prediction and lifetime value (LTV) analysis

Benefits

• Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide
• Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!
• Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!
• Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible
• Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!
• Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin
• Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop
• Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches
• Wellness Benefits - Access to Virtual Yoga, Meditation, and more to stay healthy!
• Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs
• Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc
• Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind
• Team events - We have virtual Game Nights, Pub Quizzes, Team lunches and much more