IT Analytics Engineer II

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Generous time off

Wellness perks

Job summary

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is seeking an Analytics Engineer II to transform data into actionable insights. You will design enterprise-scale semantic models, own trusted metrics, and develop impactful Power BI reporting solutions using Microsoft Fabric.

This role collaborates with the BI Product Owner, Data Engineering, and business stakeholders to empower self-service analytics. This is an on-site position with a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in office weekly) at the Texas Roadhouse Support Center

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Analytics Engineering, BI Engineering, or advanced Power BI development.
• Strong expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, DAX, dimensional modeling, and performance optimization.
• Experience owning and supporting production-ready semantic models, datasets, and governed business metrics.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable semantic models in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Create governed business metrics and complex DAX calculations that drive consistent reporting across the organization.
• Develop and support high-impact Power BI reports, dashboards, and applications.
• Optimize report performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure data accuracy.
• Implement and manage row-level security, data governance standards, and certified datasets.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering to ensure analytics-ready data structures and solutions.
• Support self-service analytics by publishing reusable, trusted datasets.
• Monitor analytics asset performance, reliability, and user adoption.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Microsoft Fabric

Dimensional modeling

Performance optimization

Git

Tools

Tabular Editor

Fabric Lakehouse

Power BI reports

Job description

Ready to Love Your Job?

Texas Roadhouse is looking for legendary, passionate Roadies to join our Support Center team in Louisville, KY. If you're ready to bring your energy, partnership, and heart to a place where fun meets purpose, you've come to the right place. Come see why our Roadies love their jobs!

Why This Role Rocks

Do you love turning complex data into meaningful insights? As an Analytics Engineer II, you'll play a key role in building the foundation that powers data-driven decision-making across the business. You'll design and own enterprise-scale semantic models, create trusted metrics, and develop impactful Power BI reporting solutions using Microsoft Fabric.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our BI Product Owner, Data Engineering team, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable analytics that empower self-service reporting and drive smarter decisions. If you're passionate about data modeling, Power BI, and creating analytics solutions that make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

*This is an on-site position working a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in office every week) at the Texas Roadhouse Support Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Your Recipe for Success

• 4-6 years of experience in Analytics Engineering, BI Engineering, or advanced Power BI development
• Strong expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, DAX, dimensional modeling, and performance optimization
• Experience owning and supporting production-ready semantic models, datasets, and governed business metrics
• Solid SQL skills and strong understanding of data modeling best practices
• Experience building analytics solutions used by business stakeholders across an organization
• Familiarity with Git and analytics deployment processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business partners
• Experience aligned with Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600) capabilities
• Bonus Points For:
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, Warehouse, or Direct Lake
• Experience with Tabular Editor
• Experience working within a product-based analytics environment

Certifications

• DP-600 (Fabric Analytics Engineer) and PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst) preferred
• Candidates who do not currently hold these certifications should be willing to pursue them within their first 6-12 months of employment. We'll provide support along the way!

What’s On Your Plate

• Design, build, and maintain scalable semantic models in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI
• Create governed business metrics and complex DAX calculations that drive consistent reporting across the organization
• Develop and support high-impact Power BI reports, dashboards, and applications
• Optimize report performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure data accuracy
• Implement and manage row-level security, data governance standards, and certified datasets
• Partner with Data Engineering to ensure analytics-ready data structures and solutions
• Support self-service analytics by publishing reusable, trusted datasets
• Monitor analytics asset performance, reliability, and user adoption
• Contribute to analytics standards, documentation, and best practices
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver meaningful insights
• Participate in modern analytics development practices, including Git, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD processes

Why You’ll Love Your Job

As our founder Kent Taylor said, "We're a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks." We believe in taking care of the whole Roadie: from professional development opportunities to a robust benefits package. Our culture is just one reason why many of our leaders started as servers, managers, and line cooks, and have grown Legendary careers with us. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

• Best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 100% paid maternity leave
• Generous time off including vacation, parental, donor, and bereavement leave
• Wellness perks like on-site personal trainers, massages, a full gym, and a registered nurse
• Convenience services like car detailing, dry cleaning, and even spray tans
• Financial support with 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stock units, and holiday bonuses
• Delicious perks from Willie's Joynt-our full-service café serving up legendary meals

Support Center employees who meet benefit eligibility receive a comprehensive total rewards package starting the first day of the month after 31 days of employment.

This job description includes essential functions and basic duties and is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate. This document is not a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally-protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.