Data Engineer
Location: Remote / On-site (Flexible)
At NBI Games, we are more than consultants, we are embedded partners, behavioural scientists, game developers, and strategists who have helped shape some of the most iconic titles in the industry. Our mission is clear: to help great studios create unforgettable experiences through data-driven insights, grounded in a deep understanding of players.
We integrate seamlessly into partner studios, bringing clarity, cohesion, and actionable guidance across the full game lifecycle, from concept to launch to live ops. Our UX research isn’t siloed. It’s strategic, contextualized, and directly connected to product success.
What You'll Do
As a Data Engineer at NBI Games, you’ll help build and support the systems that power our data-driven work. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, analysts, and game teams to ensure our telemetry pipelines, data tools, and infrastructure are reliable and performant. Your work will help unlock critical insights for game design, live ops, and player understanding.
Key Responsibilities
Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure
Work on batch and real-time processing systems for analytics and telemetry
Support data ingestion, transformation, and storage using modern tools
Collaborate with analysts and developers to deliver clean, well-structured data
Implement monitoring and alerting for data systems to ensure reliability
Help document data flows and processes for internal stakeholders
Follow engineering best practices and contribute to code reviews
Support DevOps tasks related to data services and deployments
Build and maintain monitoring systems
Optimize and automate data architecture and data structure for speed and cost efficiency
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in data engineering or backend development
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google) and data tools (S3, Lambda, Glue)
Working familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Snowflake, or similar)
Experience in CI/CD practices and container tools like Docker
Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively across functions
Strong attention to detail and a desire to grow in a fast-paced environment
A gamer mindset: curious, creative, and passionate about the craft
Demonstrate professionalism and collaborative communication skills
Bonus Points
Experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, or similar)
Hands-on exposure to telemetry or analytics pipelines in games
Understanding of agile workflows or sprint planning
Comfort working with APIs and third-party SDKs
Familiarity with ML and AI based data toolsets
Why NBI?
We’re redefining what user research looks like in game development. At NBI, we:
Unify research, telemetry, and behavioural science to drive faster, deeper insights
Embed directly with clients to deliver value where it matters most
Create research systems that scale with studios, enabling long-term growth and learning
Prioritize clarity, empathy, and action, not just reports
You’ll work alongside veterans of Blizzard, Xbox, Ubisoft, EA, and more, on projects that shape the future of interactive entertainment. Our partners value not just our methods, but our mindset: one of rigor, trust, and relentless player focus.
