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We’re looking for a Senior Analytics Engineer I to join Khan Academy’s Analytics Engineering (AE) team. You’ll play a leading role in designing and building the datasets, pipelines, and semantic models that power insights across our organization. You’ll own key areas of our data modeling ecosystem, partner closely with Data Infrastructure (DI), Data Analysts, and Product/Program teams, and help ensure that our data warehouse (BigQuery) and BI layer (Looker) remain reliable, performant, and trusted.
Job Responsibility:
Design, implement, and optimize dbt models that transform raw event- and entity-level data into analytics-ready datasets
Own and evolve data domains that support reporting across Khan Academy
Develop, document, and test semantic and reporting layers in Looker (LookML)
Partner with Analysts to establish consistent metric definitions, reusable data patterns, and shared governance practices
Drive data modeling standards and champion best practices in naming, testing, and schema design
Diagnose and resolve complex data issues, coordinating across Data Infrastructure and Engineering when needed
Mentor Analytics Engineers and Analysts, providing feedback through code reviews and technical guidance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve data accessibility and reliability
Requirements:
6+ years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, or a related data role
Expert-level SQL and dbt skills (macros, Jinja, incremental model strategies, schema testing)
Deep experience building and maintaining Looker models (LookML, Explores, derived tables, and performance tuning)
Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable data models (SCD2, star schemas, bridge tables, data marts)
Familiarity with modern data stacks (e.g., BigQuery, Git, and CI/CD practices for testing and deploying data models)
Experience orchestrating workflows using tools like Airflow
Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to influence data decisions across teams
Familiarity with version control and collaborative development (Git, pull requests, and code review)
Nice to have:
Experience with BigQuery specifically
Background in education technology or mission-driven organizations
Demonstrated contributions to data governance, metrics standardization, or semantic modeling initiatives
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed
8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026
Remote-first culture
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
401(k) + 4% matching
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life