Senior Analytics Engineer - Rivian and VW Group Technology
Palo Alto, CA 94304
About the Job
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary:The Enterprise Data & Analytics team empowers executive leaders and functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, HR, Commercial, and Service, to make informed, data-driven decisions at Rivian. We achieve this by developing strategic data solutions, crafting clear and concise reports, and designing intuitive visualizations and self-service analytics tools.
In this highly visible role, you will support Rivian’s management reporting suite and work on developing high profile dashboards for the CFO and the senior leadership team across the company. A successful candidate will have expertise in data visualization best practices, ability to translate high level requirements into intuitive dashboards, passion for storytelling with data, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of business intelligence tools and technologies. You will also partner with non-Finance businessunits and build strong relationships with internal data owners and technical teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:- Drive data democratization by building and automating “single source of truth” centralized dashboards, data models and SQL scripts for key executive stakeholders, including the CEO, CFO and CSO.
- Contribute to our code-based data transformations (with SQL, dbt, Databricks) to provide user-facing analytics tables
- Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders in Finance, Accounting, People, Facilities etc. to define key metrics, analyze data, build robust data models and develop data driven solutions
- Convert ambiguous business requests into technical requirements
- Drive projects from inception to delivery ensuring that your data solutions deliver reliable data and actionable insights to intelligently grow Rivian’s business
- Foster a culture of excellence within the analytics community by promoting best practices in data pipelines, dashboards, code review, and core data concepts.
- Be the SME on data and visualization best practices for business stakeholders and deliver trainings for business analysts to bridge the gap between data and business understanding
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, analytics, or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree preferred
- 5+ years of analytics focused experience
- Advanced proficiency in SQL
- Experience with DBT and data transformation; experience using version-controlled workflows is a plus
- Experience with one or more programming language (Python, R etc.) to deliver or manage data pipelines
- Strong proficiency developing data visualizations using more than one of Hex, Tableau, Power BI
- Strong attention to detail and experience collaborating across multiple technical and non-technical teams
- Strong communicator, adept at presenting technical solutions to senior stakeholders and building relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $132,100-$165,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:Equal Opportunity
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
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