Principal Analytics Engineer

Workday

Boulder, CO, USA
Base: $163,500 - $245,300 usd (co); base: $155,400...
Hybrid (50% remote and in-office)
7+ years analytics engineering experience
Advanced sql and snowflake expertise
Extensive dbt development and macros
Workday is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer to join their Enterprise Data and Analytics Team in Boulder, CO. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in analytics engineering and data product development, with a focus on data modeling and pipeline management

Job Summary

  • The role involves architecting end-to-end performant and scalable data pipelines while acting as the primary dbt subject matter expert.
  • Candidates will mentor junior engineers to instill a culture of software engineering rigor and technical excellence within the team.
  • Workday offers flexible work arrangements requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter alongside competitive compensation.

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Workday is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer to join their Enterprise Data and Analytics Team in Boulder, CO. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in analytics engineering and data product development, with a focus on data modeling and pipeline management.

Salary

Base: $163,500 - $245,300 USD (CO); Base: $155,400 - $276,000 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years Analytics Engineering experience
  • Advanced SQL and Snowflake expertise
  • Extensive DBT development and macros
  • Dimensional modeling and data warehousing
  • GitHub version control and CI/CD workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Python scripting for pipeline orchestration
  • Mentoring junior engineers and coaching
  • Experience with Salesforce or CRM data
  • Bias for action in ambiguous environments
  • Knowledge of data governance tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred
  • 7+ years professional experience in Analytics or Data Engineering
  • Strong production experience with major cloud data warehouses

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