At NBI Games, we are more than consultants, we are embedded partners, behavioral 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. As a Senior Data Engineer at NBI Games, you will be a key player in the development and maintenance of our data platform. This role is critical to ensure that gameplay data, telemetry, and analytics pipelines are reliable, scalable, and robust. You’ll work cross-functionally with analysts, data scientists, and game teams to support infrastructure that powers insights for game tuning, live ops, and player behavior understanding.
Design, implement, and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure
Develop batch and real-time data processing systems for analytics and telemetry
Create software and tooling necessary to build automated deployment pipelines
Support containerization and orchestration of data services using Docker and Kubernetes
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and define engineering solutions
Develop and enforce data governance, quality, and security standards
Work with external teams and contractors to deliver reliable, production-grade systems
Drive innovation in tools and processes across the data engineering team
Mentor junior engineers and set a high bar for coding and architecture standards
Contribute to architectural decisions that align with long-term platform growth
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
~5+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on high-scale systems (video game studio experience strongly preferred)
~ Deep proficiency in Python and experience with container systems (Docker, Kubernetes)
~ Proven experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, EMR, DynamoDB)
~ Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Snowflake, and Vertica
~ Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks
~ Ability to work in agile, fast-paced environments and lead technical projects
~ A gamer mindset: curious, creative, and passionate about game development
~ Exhibit flexibility and adaptability to evolving project and team needs
Bonus Points
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading project initiatives
Ability to translate business requirements into data architecture
Familiarity with agile methodologies and backlog grooming for data teams
Comfort working across product, analytics, and engineering teams
We’re redefining what user research looks like in game development. You’ll work alongside veterans of Blizzard, Xbox, Ubisoft, EA, and more, on projects that shape the future of interactive entertainment. Let’s build better games—smarter, faster, and more player-centered.