The Analytics Engineer is responsible for modeling data to provide clean, accurate datasets for use across the organization. They understand how data influences and empowers business processes, products, and services. They enable their partners such as data scientists, data analysts, engineers, and others by building and maintaining high-quality, reliable data marts.

What you will do

• Designs, builds, and deploys various sophisticated data models that support multiple use cases across different products or domains.
• Solves data integration problems, utilizing optimal ETL patterns, frameworks, query techniques, sourcing from structured and unstructured data sources.
• Optimizes pipelines, dashboards, frameworks, and systems to facilitate easier development of data products.
• Builds foundational knowledge of Symetra products, workflow, and business context in order to anticipate future analytics opportunities.
• Follows engineering best practices and develops cross-functional partnerships.

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Hourly Range: $96,700 - $161,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Who you are

• 2-5 years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, business intelligence, or a related data-focused role.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data models and data marts that support business reporting and analytics.
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data integration, and transforming data from structured and unstructured sources.
• Proficiency with SQL and at least one programming language (such as Python or similar) for data analysis and engineering.
• Experience optimizing data pipelines, queries, and analytics solutions for performance and scalability.
• Understanding of data modeling best practices, data quality, and engineering standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into reliable data solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner across technical and business teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• High school diploma required.

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered