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Principal Analytics Engineer

A delivery service company reimagining how people purchase everyday essentials, delivering snacks, household goods, and alcohol in minutes.
Philadelphia, PA, USAMiami, FL, USANew York, NY, USA
$145,000 - $205,000
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
7+ years of experience
E-Commerce · Consumer

Job Description

Gopuff, an innovative e-commerce platform revolutionizing the delivery of everyday essentials, is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer to join their data-driven team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of instant commerce through data analytics and insights.

The position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both dive deep into complex datasets and communicate insights effectively to executive leadership. As a Principal Analytics Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of driving critical business decisions across multiple domains including customer behavior, assortment optimization, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $145,000 - $205,000 and allows for remote work, though candidates near major tech hubs like Philadelphia, Miami, NYC, Boston, Seattle, Austin, or the Bay Area may receive preferential consideration. This flexibility demonstrates Gopuff's commitment to attracting top talent regardless of location.

What makes this role particularly exciting is its blend of technical depth and business impact. You'll work with modern data stack including Snowflake, SQL, and various BI tools, while also having the opportunity to directly influence company strategy through data-driven insights. The position requires someone with 7+ years of experience who can handle both independent analysis and collaborative projects with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise in SQL and analytics programming languages, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. You'll have the opportunity to mentor others and help elevate the analytical maturity of the entire organization. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing e-commerce company.

At Gopuff, you'll be joining a company that's not just delivering convenience items, but reimagining how people access everyday essentials. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, combined with its innovative approach to commerce, makes this an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make their mark in the e-commerce and instant delivery space.

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Responsibilities For Principal Analytics Engineer

  • Lead deep-dive analyses on customer behavior, assortment, pricing, promotions, and operations to drive growth and profitability
  • Act as a strategic analytics partner to executives and senior leaders across the business
  • Develop and maintain advanced BI reporting, dashboards, and analytical frameworks
  • Apply expertise in SQL and data modeling to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets
  • Collaborate with Analytics Engineering and Data Platform teams
  • Mentor analysts and stakeholders in data best practices
  • Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements For Principal Analytics Engineer

Python
  • Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or related quantitative field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
  • 7+ years of professional experience in strategy, business intelligence, data analytics
  • Expert in SQL (Snowflake & dbt experience preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with modern BI and visualization tools
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language for analytics
  • Strong business acumen
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
  • Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment