Principal Analytics Engineer

Workday

Boulder, CO, USA
Base: $163,500 - $245,300 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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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 role focuses on developing scalable data products, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior engineers while maintaining a collaborative and innovative work environment. **

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on architectural governance and acting as the dbt subject matter expert to define best practices across the organization.
  • The team is responsible for building scalable data products, ensuring data quality through version control, and operating at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Business Operations.
  • Candidates will mentor junior engineers, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and drive consensus on enterprise-wide metric definitions.

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** Workday is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer to join their Enterprise Data and Analytics team in Boulder, CO. The role focuses on developing scalable data products, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior engineers while maintaining a collaborative and innovative work environment. **

Salary

Base: $163,500 - $245,300 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

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