Advanced Data Analyst - 212281 - Electronic Arts

General Information

Locations: Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Role ID

212281

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.With more opportunity than ever to design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of football fandom.

EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience. Our quest for creativity, respect for autonomy, and emphasis on collaboration are at the heart of our team culture, which empowers us to create high-quality games and experiences worldwide.

As a team, we are passionate, innovative, and open to possibilities. We learn from past experiences and strive for progress. We value team synergy and believe a relaxed working environment can yield better results. That's why we promote and support maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Role Overview

The Advanced Data Analyst will support FC Mobile by turning game and player data into decisions that improve engagement, retention, live ops performance, and monetization. You will partner with Product, Game Designer, Live Ops, Marketing, and Engineering to define measurement, build analytical frameworks, and deliver insights that shape the roadmap.

You will reports to the Sr. Manager, FC Mobile Data Team.

Responsibilities

Define KPIs and instrumentation/telemetry specs (events, parameters, schemas) to track in-game behavior and partner requests.
Perform deep dives on player segments, funnels, progression, churn, and spend; translate findings into prioritized actions.
Design and evaluate A/B and multivariate tests; measure impact of events, content updates, and campaigns.
Build and maintain dashboards, recurring reports, and self-serve queries for daily performance facilitating decision-making.
Apply AI/ML analytics (e.g., segmentation, propensity, LTV/churn models, anomaly detection, forecasting) to improve targeting and outcomes.
Communicate insights through clear storytelling and recommendations to global partners.

Qualifications (Required)

8+ years in analytics/data roles; advanced SQL plus Python or R.
Strong foundation in statistics/experimentation and applied modeling; experience with machine learning is required.
Experience with large-scale data environments (e.g., Hadoop/Spark, Redshift/BigQuery/Snowflake).
BI/dashboard experience (e.g., Tableau/Looker/Power BI).
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication across regions/time zones.

Nice to Have

Experience in mobile F2P games, live service operations, and monetization/economy analysis.
Familiarity with telemetry design best practices and event taxonomy.
Experience working in Agile product teams.
Football fandom and/or knowledge of the FC ecosystem is a plus.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid/Onsite with flexible work options.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.