Senior Analytics Lead, Minecraft

Job ID: 200047506Posted: 2026-08-11Location: United States, Washington, RedmondSalary: USD $106,400 - $203,600 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: 3 days / week in-officeRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: AnalyticsDiscipline: Data AnalyticsCompany: MicrosoftOverviewAt Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!The Player and Data Insights team is seeking a Senior Analytics Lead to help shape the future of analytics at Mojang Studios. This role combines strategic analytics, business intelligence, and stakeholder leadership to drive data-informed decision making across the studio. The ideal candidate combines business acumen, technical analytics expertise, and solid communication skills to uncover insights, define measurement strategies, and scale analytics capabilities across the studio. You will partner closely with Product, Business, Data Science, and Data Engineering teams to enable better decision-making, establish trusted metrics, and deliver impactful insights that improve player experiences. As analytics continues to evolve, this role will help define how users access and consume data through scalable reporting, self-service analytics, emerging AI-enabled experiences, and solid metrics governance practices. ResponsibilitiesPartner with Product, Business, and Studio leaders to define success metrics, measurement frameworks, and key performance indicatorsTranslate complex business questions into analytical approaches, actionable insights, and strategic recommendationsSynthesize analytical findings into compelling narratives and executive-ready recommendationsChampion analytics best practices that empower teams to leverage data effectively in day-to-day decision-makingEvaluate emerging analytics and AI capabilities and identify opportunities to improve access to insights, streamline decision-making, and scale analytics impact across the studioDrive consistency, trust, and alignment through shared metric definitions, semantic models, and measurement frameworksDevelop and maintain executive scorecards, business reviews, dashboards, and reporting solutions that enable strategic decision-makingQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysisOR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysisOR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: 8+ years experience in data analysis and insights, data science, or business intelligence OR equivalent experience4+ years experience building in PowerBI / Fabric, Tableau, Looker, or related toolsExperience partnering with Product, Business, and Executive stakeholders to influence strategy and drive decision-making through dataAdvanced SQL and/or Python skills and experience working with large-scale datasets to solve complex business problemsExperience applying AI capabilities within analytics workflows, including generative AI, natural-language data experiences, or AI-assisted reportingExperience with experimentation methodologies, statistical analysis, performance measurement, and impact evaluation frameworksPassion for games, player experiences, and data-informed product development #MojangJobs #GamingJobsData Analytics IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.