Principal Analytics Engineer

Workday

Boulder, CO, USA
Base: $163,500 - $245,300 usd (boulder); + locatio...
50% in-office, 50% remote
7+ years analytics engineering experience
Advanced sql and snowflake expertise
Extensive dbt production experience
Workday is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer for its Boulder, CO office, focusing on data product development and analytics within a collaborative, integrity-driven culture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data engineering and analytics, particularly with dbt and cloud data warehouses

Job Summary

  • The role involves architecting end-to-end performant data pipelines and acting as the primary dbt subject matter expert to define organizational standards.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills by mentoring junior engineers and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics to align business needs with technical solutions.
  • Workday offers a competitive salary range of $163,500 to $276,000 USD along with flexible work arrangements requiring at least 50% time in-office or field.

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Workday is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer for its Boulder, CO office, focusing on data product development and analytics within a collaborative, integrity-driven culture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data engineering and analytics, particularly with dbt and cloud data warehouses.

Salary

Base: $163,500 - $245,300 USD (Boulder); Additional locations up to $276,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred
  • 7+ years professional experience in Analytics/Data Engineering
  • Proven track record in technical coaching and mentoring

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