Game Economist

🧩 Hitapps is a GameDev company specializing in Puzzle Games. We have several successful products in both categories with a combined total of over 150M+ downloads, and we are regularly featured in the top charts in the Games section.

Our culture is built on transparency, we are results-oriented and respect the improvement.

Currently, we are seeking a skilled Game Economist whom we will entrust with designing user experiences, analyzing player behavior, pricing virtual currencies, and building predictive models.

Your Role:

Design the user experience from an economic point of view, trying to predict the players' behavior according to the data we already have; Price the game's virtual currencies; Build simulations and predictive models to forecast the results of changes to the content proactively; Work with product teams on balancing new features; Monitor individual and macro player balances to ensure the overall health of the game's economy; Analyze large, complex data sets to address strategic and operational business decisions.

What makes you a perfect fit?

Relevant work experience in similar positions for at least 5 years in the game development industry; BA/B.Sc. in Statistics / Math / Engineering / Economy or other quantitative fields; High-level analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to details; Excellent communication skills – someone who can turn complex concepts into actionable recommendations; A true passion for understanding consumers' social gaming behavior and tolerance for ambiguity; Advanced Excel knowledge, including data manipulation, etc; A strong interest in games; Strong SQL experience that includes querying large and complex data sets; Previous analytical work experience, preferably in the Gaming industry; Advanced knowledge in statistical tools and models (R, SAS, Python); Experience in BI tools such as Tableau and Looker; ML knowledge.

What we offer:

• 💳 Competitive compensation
• 🏝 100% recovering for vacations, sick leaves;
• 🚀 12 additional paid day offs per year;
• 🏆 Budget for personal education, language courses & sports activities;
• 🌍 Conference attendance: you can join top industry events;
• 🤝 Zero bureaucracy and a supportive, transparent culture.
• Let’s create hits together!
• Originally posted on Himalayas