Analytics Lead - Data, Measurement & Impact Bengaluru

KARYA.in; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave

Remote / hybrid work options

Insurance as per industry standards

Access to leaders in technology and 社|

Job summary

Karya invites a data-driven Analytics Lead to own the end-to-end analytics and measurement function within the MERL team. You will bridge backend data systems, measurement frameworks, and organisational decision-making while navigating ambiguity to build scalable analytics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to define what to measure, design automated pipelines, translate research questions into SQL logic, and mentor analysts. This role blends technical rigor with social impact.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in analytics/data/applied research.
• Experience with messy, real-world datasets.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems.
• Experience in organisations at the intersection of tech and social good.
• Exposure to impact measurement and surveys.
• Experience building analytics systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytics strategy and roadmap.
• Build automated monitoring pipelines (SQL, Metabase, backend integration).
• Bridge SQL and social research thinking by translating questions into measurable indicators.
• Collaborate with Tech on data quality and data schemas.
• Lead cross-functional analytics with Ops and Research teams.
• Mentor analysts and set QA/documentation standards.
• Create scalable analytics systems.

Skills

Analytics

Data analysis

Applied research

Problem structuring

Tools

SQL

Metabase

Job description

Analytics Lead - Data, Measurement & Impact

Karya’s mission is to leverage the AI revolution to create dignified earning and learning opportunities for low-income communities across the world. In India, our smartphone-based digital work platform has enabled over 120,000 people to build language datasets and evaluate AI models while earning fair wages. With pilots in Kenya and Ethiopia and partnerships with leading AI labs, we are advancing language technologies for underrepresented communities. By combining dignified digital work with frontier AI innovation, Karya hopes to build a new AI economy that is equitable, inclusive, and community driven.

This role delivers the end-to-end analytics and measurement function at Karya within the MERL team. The Lead will act as the critical bridge between backend data systems, measurement and research frameworks, and organisational decision-making. This is a builder role under ambiguity.

Core Responsibilities

1. Deliver analytics strategy and roadmap

• Work with R&I (Research & Impact) leadership to iteratively define what Karya should measure across earnings, engagement, productivity, and impact. The two critical areas for automated pipelines will be
• Worker Impact and Well Being
• Engagement and Quality by Type of Tasks, Projects and Metrics to Strengthen Re-engagement
• Build an analytics roadmap aligned with organisational priorities, as per existing reporting mandates
• Shift from ad-hoc analysis to systematic decision-making

2. Build and own analytics systems

• Design automated monitoring pipelines (SQL, Metabase, backend integration)
• Ensure outputs are scalable and decision-oriented

3. Bridge SQL and social research thinking

• Translate research questions into SQL logic and measurable indicators
• Work on worker measurement, noisy data, and integration of disparate data sources.
• Ensure outputs are technically robust and methodologically sound
• Convert vague questions into structured hypotheses and analyses
• Proactively identify key questions for the organisation
• Collaborate with Tech on schema design and data quality

6. Lead cross-functional analytics

• Partner with Ops and Research teams
• Communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders

7. Build and manage analytics function

• Mentor analysts
• Set standards for SQL, QA, and documentation
• Create scalable analytics systems

Who You Are

Must-have

• 3–6 years experience in analytics/data/applied research
• Experience with messy, real-world datasets
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems
• Experience in organisations at the intersection of tech and social good
• Exposure to impact measurement and surveys
• Experience building analytics systems

Mindset

• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Curious about data systems and human outcomes
• Balances rigour with pragmatism

What We Offer

Flexible leave and vacation policy

Remote / hybrid work options

Insurance as per industry standards

Access to leaders in technology and social impact

Meaningful work at the intersection of AI, design, and equity

Karya celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.

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