Senior Game Researcher

Calling all game enthusiasts! We are seeking a skilled and passionate Mixed-Methods Senior Game Researcher to join our collaborative crew of adventurers! In this role, you'll be the secret ingredient that propels our new games from mere concepts to titles that are loved by many and remembered forever.

Your mission is to dive deep into the gaming universe to obtain actionable insights that'll fuel and support our new games. Think of it as a mix of analytical work, creative brainstorming, and a dash of magic to understand our players and the gaming galaxy like never before.

Picture yourself supporting decision-making in the development of new games, crafting clever research strategies, collaborating closely with our game teams as well as business owners and designers. Plus, you'll be an integral part of our tight-knit team, ensuring that new games hit the ground running with players worldwide.

If you're ready to embark on an adventure-packed journey into the world of new games with Supercell, then grab your gear — Product Research team is looking forward to meeting you!

Responsibilities

• Robust mix-method Research: You will be responsible for planning, designing, managing and conducting primary and secondary research using various research methods.
• Agile Iteration throughout lifecycle: You will collaborate closely with the team to support the agile development of our game, driving everything from concept testing and prototype testing to subsequent product iterations.
• Cross-craft Collaboration: you will communicate and collaborate closely with various crafts including but not limited to analytics, game design, and live-ops and monetization. Through cross-craft collaboration, you will drive and build a holistic understanding of our players.
• Actionable Insights: You will synthesize market data, player feedback, and business needs to provide actionable insights that guide critical decisions. This includes understanding market and genre landscapes, analyzing key competitors, identifying and sizing target audiences, and informing strategic iterations for new games.
• Player-centric Mindset: You will bridge business objectives and players' needs to inform decision-making at every stage of game development. Your responsibilities include gaining a deep understanding of players’ experiences, interests, and motivations to ensure that our games resonate well and exceed their expectations.

Requirements

• Experience supporting game development through a full lifecycle, from concept and prototype to soft launch and global release
• Solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, third-party market data platforms, and their application to solve business problems
• Hands-on experience conducting research end-to-end in a business context with proven track record to support and influence business decision-making
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• A player-centric mindset with proactive attitudes

Good to have

• Experience working in PC/console gaming
• Understanding of biometric research methods
• Understanding of cross-regional market and cultural differences in gaming
• Understanding and curiosity of cultural and market trends in entertainment, including but not limited to gaming. Familiarity with research resources and vendors internationally.

Benefits and Compensation
Luring you in with glitter, glamour, and gems is not what we seek to do. We develop Supercell as an employer for you to do your best work and to call this the best experience in your professional life.
We want you to enjoy your time here fully, so we structure our compensation and benefits to serve this purpose. It starts with perceiving you as a human being, not a resource. Read More

About Supercell
We are a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since our launch in 2010, we've released six games globally – Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters.
To make six games, we've killed dozens along the way. That's because we're obsessed with quality. Our mission is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. To achieve this goal, we put together the best possible teams and give them the freedom and independence to succeed. Read More

You Might Love It Here...
If you love games, Supercell is the place for you. We're made up of proactive, independent teams that have the freedom to do what they think is best for their players, our games, and the company.
We know it takes more than trust and independence to make great games, so we also take good care of our people, providing them with the compensation, work environment and resources they need to succeed and have fun while at it. Read More

This position is in Helsinki, but you're not?
Luckily, moving to Helsinki is easier than you might think. No matter where you would be moving from, our dedicated people will help you from beginning to end. We're here to ensure the process is as smooth as possible for you, your family and whoever and whatever you bring along. In addition to cats and dogs, we've even relocated a horse. Read More

Not sure if you should apply? 
Do it! You might feel like you don't tick all the listed requirements with stellar scores. That's fine! We're here to help you succeed. Also, we're happy to learn about any specific accommodations you might require to fully engage in our recruitment process.

And here's a video about what we do. (Best enjoyed with salmiakki and rye bread)