Linden Lab is hiring: Temp Senior Data Analyst in San Francisco

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Our Story and Purpose

Linden Lab develops platforms that empower people to create, connect, and thrive through transformative virtual experiences.

Since our founding in 1999, we have been at the forefront of the creator economy, building durable platforms that support limitless imagination, self-expression, and human connection..

In 2003, we launched Second Life, a vibrant, user-driven virtual world that has grown into a living global community.

Hundreds of thousands of people actively spend time there, building relationships, expressing themselves, and creating meaning together.

With over two billion user creations and a flourishing $650 million economy, Second Life enables people not only to connect, but for those who choose, to build real livelihoods through their creativity.

Unlike traditional social media, Second Life fosters sustained, positive connection between strangers.

It offers mobility, agency, and community to people whose real-world circumstances may limit their options, and it creates space for belonging, collaboration, and shared purpose.

For many, it is not just a platform, but a place where they can participate fully and authentically.

The same principles that shape our communities also guide how we work together.

We believe our strength lies in diversity of perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Our values are rooted in organizational health, strengths-based leadership, and the belief that collaborative teams are stronger than individuals.

At Linden Lab, your work directly shapes how real people connect, create, and build meaningful lives online.

You will be part of a thoughtful, mission-driven team working on technology with real social impact and uncommon longevity.

Whether you are building innovative tools or fostering a welcoming community, you will find a place to belong, grow, and do work that matters.

We invite you to come as you are.

Your Mission

This role follows a Monday through Thursday in-office schedule at our San Francisco headquarters, with Fridays designated as a remote workday.

This is a temporary position expected to last approximately six (6) months, based on current business needs.

Employment is at-will, and the assignment may be adjusted, extended, or concluded earlier at any time depending on business conditions and individual performance.

We're looking for a temporary Senior Data Analyst to own complex, high-impact problem spaces and data-driven reasoning to drive measurable business outcomes.

You'll translate defined business problems into clear analytical strategies, delivering insights that shape product direction, operational strategy, and financial performance.

In this role, you'll partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to align on metrics, influence decision-making, and prioritize investments.

You'll also help elevate analytical standards by improving data quality, mentoring others, and driving best practices across the team.

This is a temporary independent contributor role, reporting to the Director, Strategic Insights, focused on advanced analytics and generating strategic insights across product, operational, and financial domains.

You will lead end-to-end analytical initiatives, including defining success metrics, designing experiments, building models, and delivering insights that inform key business decisions.

Operating at the intersection of product analytics, business strategy, and data modeling, working across domains such as user behavior, monetization, retention, and financial performance to provide a holistic view of the business.

How You'll Grow With Us

At the Lab, you'll experience the best of both worlds: the stability of an established company with over 20 years of expertise and the dynamic momentum of a startup driven by continuous progress.

You'll have the unparalleled opportunity to forge meaningful relationships, design impactful systems, and craft strategies that shape the future of virtual experiences.

Our vibrant in-office environment in San Francisco is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and ingenuity.

With spaces purpose-built for brainstorming, team building, and spontaneous conversations, you'll find endless opportunities to engage and grow.

We believe in the power of in-person connections to cultivate a strong sense of community and inclusion, ensuring that your ideas are valued, your contributions celebrated, and your impact deeply felt every day.

The Impact You'll Drive

• Cross-functional and strategic decision-making through the ownership of complex analyses that influence product direction, operational strategy, and financial outcomes.
• Shape how teams understand performance, prioritize investments, and evaluate success.
• Work at this level often affects multiple teams or functions and contributes to long-term improvements in product performance, revenue, and operational efficiency.

How You'll Shape Our Future

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