Junior Analytics Engineer

TopHat; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Toronto HQ

Health benefits starting day one

Professional development

Remote-first

Diversity & accessibility

Job summary

Top Hat is hiring a Junior Analytics Engineer to maintain data pipelines and surface key insights for our Operational teams. You will join a small, impactful Business Analytics group serving Revenue, Finance, Customer Success, Marketing, and more.

You will build data models, monitor pipelines, and translate stakeholder requirements into efficient SQL queries with guidance from senior engineers. Looker/Tableau experience is a plus, as is familiarity with dbt and Airflow.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years in analytics or data engineering.
• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong SQL (CTEs, window functions) and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize data models to ensure data integrity.
• Monitor data pipelines and resolve inconsistencies.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into clean SQL queries under guidance.
• Build and maintain internal dashboards and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support ad-hoc data requests and perform data quality checks.
• Apply software engineering practices (Git, testing, automation).

Skills

SQL

Python

Looker/Tableau

dbt/Airflow

Git/testing

Data modeling

Strong communication

Education

CS/Statistics/Engineering degree

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Job description

Are you ready to change the future of higher ed?

Top Hat is quickly becoming the leading teaching platform in higher education. And we're building the team to fuel our growth.

• A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work
• A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other
• Professional learning and development for all role levels
• An open and welcoming Toronto HQ
• Competitive health benefits that start on day one
• A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection
• A winning strategy and market potential
• Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care
• A chance to work with new tech like generative AI - and see the customer impact first-hand in weeks (not years)
• Passionate customers that believe in us, and what we do

Why educators and students love Top Hat

• Over 20,000 educators and 3 million students rely on Top Hat
• 91% of Top Hat instructors say we drive great student outcomes
• 81% of Top Hat students believe Top Hat is worth the price
• Clear evidence that Top Hat helps improve student grades
• Our dedicated support team makes educators’ lives easier
• A growing community of Top Hat customers we call Top Scholars
• Our all-in-one active learning platform makes course delivery engaging in any teaching modality - online, in person or hybrid

At Top Hat, everyone is welcome.

We are devoted to serving colleges and universities. We recognize that we have a unique responsibility to create the space for change - and to remind people of the essential role higher education plays in breaking down unjust barriers. As one of the fastest-growing education technology companies in the world, we believe in offering an environment where all employees and customers feel accepted and set up for success, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, or cultural background.

While we are still early in our journey, Top Hat has worked hard to make our company a place where everyone can be their authentic selves. As a result of our employees’ grassroots efforts, we have improved our hiring processes, developed strategic partnerships with organizations like the Black Professionals in Technology Network (BPTN), and broadened our talent funnel with the aim of bringing more diverse thought and representation to our team.

Our mission and vision motivate and bind all
Top Hatters together as one team

Our Mission

Spark better teaching and learning for a brighter world.

Our Vision

Make learning personal for every student.

Our Core Values

Our Five Cs are the heart of our culture, they bring our mission to life, and define how we show up for our customers - and each other.

Curiosity is our fuel for innovation, exploring different perspectives, developing empathy, and appreciating what we have yet to learn.

Our diverse backgrounds and life experiences enable us to do more good as a community than we're able to achieve individually.

We're always looking for new ways to enrich and improve the customer experience. And we get personal satisfaction in improving the lives of educators and students.

From the small promises we make to the big audacious goals we set, we hold ourselves accountable and ensure we deliver - for our customers and each other.

Affordable and equitable higher education has the power to transform people's lives, and we're driven by the role it plays in creating a better society.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Find an open role now.

Location

Employment Type

Full time

Remote

We are looking for a Junior Analytics Engineer to help maintain data pipelines and surface key insights at Top Hat. You will be part of Business Analytics, a small but impactful data team serving our Operational teams (Revenue, Finance, Customer Success,Marketing, etc.), helping to ensure our data is trusted and ready to support the needs of Top Hat’s growth.

You will:

Develop, maintain, and optimize data models to ensure data integrity and pipeline reliability.

Monitor data pipelines, identifying and resolving inconsistencies in existing processes.

Learn our business, translating stakeholder requirements into clean, efficient SQL queries under the guidance of senior team members.

Build, document, and maintain internal dashboards; troubleshooting issues to ensure accurate reporting.

Assist with ad-hoc data requests and perform data quality checks.

Apply software engineering best practices, including version control and automated testing.

About you:

1-2+ years of experience in analytics, data engineering, or similar quantitative work.

Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Solid foundation in SQL (CTEs, window functions, query optimization) and Python.

Familiarity with data modeling and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).

Eagerness to learn and apply modern data tools (dbt, Airflow) and software engineering best practices (Git, testing).

Detail-oriented, with a drive to solve technical problems in collaborative, hands-on settings.

Bonus points for: Experience working in tech products, particularly in startups. Recent experience in higher ed as a teacher or student.

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

Flexible, remote first work environment

Professional learning and development for all role levels

An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ

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

A chance to work with new tech like generative AI - and see the customer impact

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants should make their requirements known when contacted.