Analytics Engineer

We are looking for an Analytics Engineer to help build out and administer key insights at Top Hat. You will be part of the Business Analytics team, helping to ensure our data is trusted and ready to support the needs of Top Hat’s business goals.


Top Hat is the only all-in-one courseware platform that enables active learning—a proven student-centered teaching pedagogy that promotes deep understanding, critical thinking, and subject mastery—with interactive content, tools, and activities. Millions of students at 750 leading North American colleges and universities use Top Hat to teach and engage with students before, during, and after class, in both in-person and online education. 



You Will:

 
Develop and maintain the data models that will power key insights to stakeholders and drive business growth
 
Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, finance, and sales to arrive at clear definitions the team can implement
 
Generate dashboards and automate reports that empower teams across the organization to make data-driven decisions
 
Stamp out inconsistencies and inefficiencies in our existing data processes
 
Become an expert in our datasets, responding to ad-hoc requests from other  departments as needed and adding quality documentation where needed
 
Grow and maintain impactful relationships with stakeholders of both technical and non-technical backgrounds with clear and frequent communication
 
Champion data quality through automated testing and working with data producers



About you:

 
5+ years of experience in analytics, data / analytics engineering, or similar quantitative work
 
Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Engineering or another quantitative field
 
Excellent SQL skills and fluency in Python; bonus points for DBT and Airflow experience
 
Experience modelling complex datasets for consumption by multiple stakeholders and having the business acumen to understand their differing requirements
 
Automation first mindset, you turn recurring asks into robust processes using software engineering best practices
 
Proficiency with visualization tools (Looker, QuickSight, Tableau, etc.) for improving the self serve experience of our stakeholders
 
You thrive in both collaborative environments as well as through independent work
 
Bonus points for:  Experience working in tech products, particularly in startups. Recent experience in higher ed



Why team members love working at Top Hat :


 
A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work
 
A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other
 
We’re a company of invested owners - every Top Hatter receives stock options
 
Professional learning and development for all role levels
 
An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ, and a growing sales hub in Austin, Texas
 
Competitive health benefits that start on day one
 
A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection
 
Our winning strategy and market potential
 
Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care
 
Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do