Associate Principal Analytics Engineer at Rockstar Games

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

6+ years minimum of experience in analytics engineering or data engineering
Proven track record in data engineering
Strong software development skills
Passion for games and big data

Responsibilities

Partner with Data Scientists and business stakeholders to understand analytical needs and translate them into robust data infrastructure and workflows for the global Analytics team
Collaborate with the Data Engineering team to design data models and data pipelines
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines
Monitor performance and optimize data systems for high performance and reliability
Collaborate with the Data Integrity team to build a Data Quality Framework that ensures production data meets SLAs for key stakeholders and business processes
Perform timely Root Cause Analysis to troubleshoot data-related issues; assist in implementation of code and process fixes
Provide thought leadership and collaborate with other team members to continue to scale our architecture to evolve for the needs of tomorrow
Contribute to the establishment of best practices including code standards, version control, documentation, testing, and review processes
Develop and support CI/CD processes using Terraform, Github, TeamCity, Octopus, etc
Define and implement monitoring and alerting policies for data solutions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TerraformGitHubTeamCityOctopusdata pipelinesdata modelingCI/CDmonitoringalertingbig datadata qualityroot cause analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position based in Rockstar’s game development studio in London.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 6+ years minimum of experience in analytics engineering or data engineering, along with a proven track record in data engineering.

What is the company culture like at Rockstar Games?

Rockstar Games offers an inclusive and highly-motivated environment where the Analytics team partners with multiple departments to leverage analytics for game success.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Principal Analytics Engineer role?

A strong candidate will have strong software development skills, a passion for games and big data, and experience partnering with Data Scientists, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to build scalable data infrastructure.

Rockstar Games

Develops and publishes popular video games

About Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games develops and publishes popular video games, focusing on creating immersive experiences for gamers on platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Their games, such as "Grand Theft Auto" and "Red Dead Redemption," are known for their engaging storytelling, impressive graphics, and gameplay mechanics. Rockstar generates revenue through game sales, both physical and digital, as well as in-game purchases and downloadable content, which provide ongoing income after the initial sale. They also engage in licensing deals and merchandise related to their game franchises. What sets Rockstar apart from competitors is their commitment to high-quality game development and continuous investment in research to enhance gaming technology. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional gaming experiences that captivate a global audience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$5MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees