Senior Data Visualization Engineer

Summary

Join ArenaNet as a Senior Data Visualization Engineer and turn complex data into clear, meaningful insights. You will design intuitive, self-service visualizations empowering studio teams to make data-informed decisions. Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Analysts, and Data Scientists to translate raw data into impactful visuals. This role involves owning and evolving data visualization across all ArenaNet games, building and maintaining dashboards using tools like Tableau and Databricks, and integrating data from multiple game titles. You will tackle technical visualization challenges and work with stakeholders to improve reporting solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of experience in data visualization, and proficiency in Python and SQL.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience building compelling, actionable, and user-friendly data visualizations
• A strong background with tools like Tableau, Databricks, PowerBI, Looker - or similar
• High level of proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization libraries (Plotly, D3.js, Matplotlib, etc.)
• Deep understanding of data architecture design paradigms (Kimball, Inmon, etc.) and data warehousing solutions (Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks Delta Lake, etc.)
• Strong grasp of visualization techniques (heatmaps, dual axis, dropline, real-time, etc.)
• Love games and are curious about player behavior and how games tick
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical folks
• Are a strong problem solver who can turn business requirements into meaningful visualizations
• Work well independently and can manage shifting priorities with confidence

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve data visualization across all ArenaNet games
• Collaborate with dev teams to design gameplay data visuals that reflect live player behavior
• Build and maintain dynamic dashboards using tools like Tableau, Databricks, PowerBI, or Looker
• Integrate data from multiple game titles into one set of unified business intelligence reports
• Tackle technical visualization challenges - from dual-axis charts to real-time heatmaps of playtest data
• Work with Data Engineering to streamline architecture for faster time-to-analysis
• Manage downstream data dependencies, and troubleshoot live visualization issues with ease
• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and continuously improve reporting solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in games or visualizing gameplay/playtest data

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401(k)
• Flexible and dependent care spending accounts
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave