Data Analysis Intern

About the Hiring TeamTencent Games’ Venture Lab supports Tencent’s third-party (minority stake) studios, working on a diverse range of titles across various genres. Our mission is to elevate these studios' potential from early development to independence by providing comprehensive advisory services across production, publishing, technology, and more.

What the Role Entails

Tencent Games’ Venture Lab supports Tencent’s third-party (minority stake) studios, working on a broad and diverse range of titles in various genres. Our mission is to elevate these studios’ potential from early development to independence by providing deep advisory services across production, publishing, technology, and more

As a Data Analysis Intern, you will work with our analytics team to analyze player behavior, game performance, and business metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets related to player behavior, game performance, and monetization.

• Develop dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or other BI tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Support A/B testing initiatives to optimize game features and player experiences. Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends and insights.

• Work with SQL to extract and manipulate data from databases.

• Collaborate with game designers, developers, and marketing teams to provide data-driven recommendations.

• Document findings and present insights to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Additional responsibilities:

• Maintain and regularly update ongoing market research, including tracking upcoming game releases, trending titles, wishlists, and major industry events and conferences.

• Monitor competitor marketing campaigns and deliver periodic benchmarks and reports to support studio decision-making.

Who We Look For

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.

• Familiarity with SQL and ability to query large datasets.

• Basic knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for data analysis.

• Experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Passion for video games and understanding of player behavior. Ability to communicate insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
   

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization tools. Understanding of A/B testing and statistical analysis.

• Knowledge of game industry KPIs (e.g., DAU, MAU, ARPU, Retention Rates).

• Some exposure to machine learning or predictive analytics is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.