Senior Product Analyst, Competitive Intelligence

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.Senior Product Analyst, Competitive IntelligenceSan Mateo, CARole OverviewSony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Product Analyst, Competitive Intelligence in San Mateo, CA to perform breakdowns and analysis on noteworthy competitive titles, analyzing revenue and engagement as well as systems and other design elements.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field or equivalent and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience analyzing competitive title trends and broader market trends in the video game industry by analyzing monetization strategies and virtual economies; developing revenue and financial forecasting models using SQL, R and Python to project in-game monetization performance and live service revenue outcomes; building and maintaining data pipelines (ETL workflows) using SQL and R/Python to integrate, clean, and standardize datasets from multiple sources; designing and deploying interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Looker, and Power BI to track performance metrics and KPIs; defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for live service titles, including engagement, retention, and monetization, and creating benchmarks against industry standards; conducting competitive market analysis and creating structured reports on industry trends, competitive title performance, and monetization approaches to support strategic decision-making; applying statistical modeling techniques and performing statistical analysis on cohorts and retention, building forecasting models, automating databases, and integrating multiple internal and third party data sources; and in executing duties, utilizing data analysis tools and languages including Excel, SQL, R and Python, and data visualization tools including Tableau, Looker and Power BI.Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$194,834.00 – $234,834.00/yearPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.Equal Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.