Rivian

Sr. Analytics Engineer

Rivian$98K — $123K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in Analytics Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Senior Data Analyst role supporting business functions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related area.
  • Expert-level SQL proficiency for data extraction and transformation.
  • Experience in modern cloud data platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, or Google BigQuery.
  • Strong practical experience with dbt for data transformation.
  • Advanced skills in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
  • Understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics business processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain automated reports, dashboards, and visualizations for KPIs.
  • Work with stakeholders to define analytical requests and reporting needs.
  • Present analytic findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Access and utilize data assets from the central Data Hub.
  • Design and implement data transformation pipelines using SQL and Python.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity within reporting layers.
  • Collaborate with the Enterprise Data Platform team to address upstream data issues.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits (life, medical, dental, vision).
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan participation.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program opportunities.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

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 the business requests and translating those needs into robust analytical solutions.

This role ideally will be located in Normal, IL. Ok with Atlanta, GA as well. Preferbably open to moving to Normal, IL.

Responsibilities

1. Descriptive Analytics & Insight Generation
  • Develop and Maintain Reports and Dashboards: Build, maintain, and automate descriptive reporting, dashboards, and visualizations (e.g., Tableau, Power B, 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.

2. 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.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 4+ years of experience in an Analytics Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Senior Data Analyst role, specifically supporting a business function (e.g., Operations, Finance, Sales).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Economics, or a related degree
  • Deep SQL Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in writing complex, highly performant SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and modeling (CTE, window functions, complex joins).
  • Modern Data Platform Experience: Strong practical experience working within modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Google BigQuery, understanding how to interact with and optimize queries against these environments.
  • Data Transformation Tooling: Strong practical experience with a modern data transformation framework like dbt (data build tool) for creating version-controlled, documented, and modular data models tailored for Spoke reporting needs.
  • Visualization Tools: Advanced skill in developing interactive dashboards and descriptive reports using leading BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
  • Hub & Spoke / Domain Expertise: Proven ability to work in a federated or hub-and-spoke data model, leveraging centralized resources for localized application.
  • Business Acumen: Excellent understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics business processes and the ability to link analytical insights directly to operational outcomes and business strategy.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on translating technical work for non-technical audiences.


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

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $98,500 - $123,100 for Illinois & Georgia based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than July 1st, 2026.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

About Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Rivian has raised over $10.5 billion since 2019, with investments from Amazon, Ford, and Cox Automotive. The company's first two vehicles, the R1T and R1S, are electric vehicles that are expected to be released in 2021. Rivian has also announced plans to produce electric delivery vans for Amazon. The company has received praise for its focus on sustainability and its commitment to using recycled materials in its vehicles.
Learn more about Rivian
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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