Samba TV

Lead, Business Intelligence

Samba TV$155K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or data engineering
  • Strong SQL skills with complex joins and performance tuning
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including Synapse Analytics and Data Factory
  • Proficiency in Power BI or equivalent BI tools like Tableau or Looker
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior analysts or engineers
  • Familiarity with ad tech and programmatic advertising, including DSPs and audience data
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the Azure-based BI infrastructure and data pipelines
  • Write and optimize complex SQL queries and pipeline logic
  • Oversee development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards
  • Translate business questions into data models and reporting solutions
  • Support revenue analytics including advertiser performance and product-level breakdowns
  • Manage and mentor a global team of BI analysts
  • Set standards for code quality and documentation across the team

Benefits

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, and Operations
  • Opportunities for ownership-driven role and individual impact on BI systems
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship and team growth
  • Exposure to cutting-edge data technologies in Azure cloud services
  • Opportunity to work across global teams and time zones
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Lead, Business Intelligence to join our Revenue Operations team.This role sits at the intersection of data infrastructure and business impact - building and owning the systems that power reliable reporting, as well as leading a small team of analysts.

You'll report directly to the Director of Business Intelligence and work closely with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Operations. This is a high-ownership role suited for someone who is comfortable being the subject matter expert on our data infrastructure while also thinking about how to present insights to executives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Infrastructure & Data Engineering
    • Own and maintain our Azure-based BI infrastructure, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Blob Storage
    • Manage and evolve our data pipelines, including ingestion, transformation, and delivery
    • Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and pipeline logic
    • Partner with data engineering on integrations with upstream systems (Salesforce, DSPs, ad platforms)
    • Ensure data quality, pipeline reliability, and documentation standards across the team
  • Reporting & Analytics
    • Oversee the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and other reporting
    • Translate business questions from stakeholders into data models and reporting solutions
    • Support revenue analytics - including advertiser performance, DSP reporting, and product-level breakdowns
    • Own ad hoc analysis and deep-dives as needed
    • Cross-Team Collaboration to build and maintain a platform that serves the needs of constituents across Sales, Sales Support, Finance, Marketing and Product
  • Team Leadership
    • Manage and mentor a team of BI analysts across the globe, supporting their growth and day-to-day execution
    • Triage and prioritize incoming data requests alongside the Director of BI
    • Set and uphold standards for code quality, documentation, and project delivery
    • Serve as the subject matter expert for our BI infrastructure


WHO YOU ARE

  • Ownership-driven: You treat the systems you build and the team you lead as your own, and you care about getting things right
  • Technically rigorous: You go deep on infrastructure problems and don't stop at surface-level fixes
  • Clear communicator: You can translate complex data concepts into language that resonates with business stakeholders
  • Collaborative: You work well across time zones and functions, and you make your teammates better
  • 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or data engineering
  • Strong SQL skills, including window functions, complex joins, stored procedures, and performance tuning
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services or equivalent (Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Blob Storage)
  • Proficiency with Power BI or a comparable BI tool (Tableau, Looker, Sigma, etc.)
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior analysts or engineers
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership
  • Experience in ad tech, media intelligence, or programmatic advertising (DSPs, SSPs, audience data)
  • Familiarity with Salesforce as a revenue source of truth
  • Experience working with international teams across multiple time zones
  • Prior exposure to Microsoft Fabric or awareness of the Azure/Fabric roadmap


$155,000 - $180,000 a year

About Samba TV

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2008

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