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Analytics Engineer

Analytics Engineer

CompanyTailscale
LocationUnited States
Salary$136000 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Experience designing and maintaining production-grade data models and pipelines.
  • Deep understanding of modern data modeling principles and best practices.
  • Strong SQL skills and confidence working with complex datasets and schemas.
  • High attention to detail, with high standards for data accuracy and validation.
  • Flexibility and resourcefulness in navigating manual tasks or imperfect systems.
  • Passion for clean code, scalable architecture, and incrementally reducing complexity over time.
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.
  • Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical collaborators.
  • Willingness to flexibly support other domains (e.g., Product, Marketing, and Engineering) as the team grows.

Responsibilities

  • Dive into complex systems and manual workflows to develop an understanding of our tools and constraints.
  • Thoughtfully design and maintain clean, scalable, production-grade dbt models used for billing pipelines and financial reporting (e.g., ARR, revenue recognition).
  • Work across the full data pipeline, from ingestion to transformation to visualization.
  • Take a pragmatic approach to system challenges, balancing quick fixes with thoughtful long-term design.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Sales, and other teams across the company to understand data needs and deliver timely, practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience at a high-growth PLG SaaS company.
  • A track record of transforming manual, ad hoc workflows into scalable data pipelines.
  • Familiarity with billing systems, GAAP accounting, revenue recognition, or audit support.
  • Exposure to Stripe, Salesforce, or Orb in billing and finance contexts.
  • Familiarity with financial cycles and the need for fast iteration during month- and quarter-end.