Sr. Analytics Engineer

Sr. Analytics Engineer

About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We build emissions‑free electric adventure vehicles and attract curious, courageous souls. We constantly challenge what’s possible, reframing old problems to seek new solutions and operating comfortably in unknown areas. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

The Senior Analytics Engineer will be a critical member of the Systems and Processes team (the "Spoke"), operating at the intersection of core business functions and centralized data assets. This role requires a highly proficient individual capable of not only consuming and transforming complex data but also understanding the "why" behind business requests and translating those needs into robust analytical solutions.

Preference for this position is to have someone in Normal, IL or Irvine, CA. Other locations in Plymouth, MI & Palo Alto, CA may be considered.

Please apply prior to 1/9/26 to be considered.

• Descriptive Analytics & Insight Generation
• Develop and Maintain Reports and Dashboards:
  Build, maintain, and automate descriptive reporting, dashboards, and visualizations (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) that track key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics for the Supply Chain Systems and Processes domain.
• Business Translation:
  Work directly with business stakeholders to scope analytical requests, define reporting requirements, and ensure the resulting data products accurately reflect business processes and needs.
• Data Storytelling:
  Present complex analytical findings clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders, translating data into tangible business implications and recommendations for process improvement.
• Data Transformation & Modeling
• Data Consumption:
  Efficiently access, query, and utilize data assets provided by the central Data Hub (e.g., dbt models, data marts, centralized tables).
• Localized Transformation:
  Design and implement robust, version‑controlled data transformation pipelines (using SQL, Python, and/or dbt) to refine, aggregate, and model data specifically for business reporting and analytical needs.
• Data Quality:
  Act as the first line of defense for data quality and integrity within the Business' reporting layer, collaborating with the Enterprise Data Platform team to report and resolve upstream data issues.

• 4+ years of experience in Analytics Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Senior Data Analyst role, specifically supporting a business function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in writing complex, highly performant SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and modeling (CTE, window functions, complex joins).
• Strong practical experience working within modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Google Big Query.
• Strong practical experience with dbt for creating version‑controlled, documented, and modular data models tailored for Spoke reporting needs.
• Advanced skill in developing interactive dashboards and descriptive reports using BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Proven ability to work in a federated or hub‑and‑spoke data model, leveraging centralized resources for localized application.
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics business processes and the ability to link analytical insights directly to operational outcomes and business strategy.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on translating technical work for non‑technical audiences.

• Familiarity with Python for scripting, advanced analytics, or simple data manipulation.
• Experience with data governance and documentation practices (e.g., using a data catalog).

• Salary Range for Illinois/Michigan Based Applicants: $98,500 - $123,100
• Salary Range for California Based Applicants (Non Bay Area): $107,800 - $134,800
• Salary Range for California Based Applicants (Bay Area): $117,200 - $146,500

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