Principal Analytics Engineer

Gopuff; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider is seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer in Washington, DC. The role involves analyzing customer behavior and business operations to drive growth. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in data analytics, be proficient in SQL and modern BI tools. This position offers a salary range between $145,000 and $205,000, with preference given to those living near major cities. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering everyday essentials in minutes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in strategy, business intelligence, or analytics.
• Expert in SQL with experience in Snowflake and dbt.
• Hands-on experience with modern BI and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive analyses on customer behavior and operations.
• Act as a strategic analytics partner to senior leaders.
• Develop and maintain advanced BI reporting and analytical frameworks.

Skills

SQL

Data analytics

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Snowflake

Python

Job description

Overview

Principal Analytics Engineer

At Gopuff, data sits at the heart of our strategy. We are reimagining how people purchase everyday essentials, from snacks to household goods to alcohol, all delivered in minutes. To fuel this mission, we are seeking a Principal Analytics Engineer to drive insights, shape strategy, and partner with leadership on critical business decisions.

As a Principal Data Analyst, you will combine analytical depth, business acumen, and technical expertise to deliver data-driven insights across Gopuff. You will work cross-functionally with product, operations, marketing, and finance teams to identify opportunities, influence strategy, and ensure our business decisions are grounded in data. This is a high-visibility role where you will be both an independent contributor and a strategic thought partner to senior leadership. While we are open to remote employees, individuals living near Philadelphia, Miami, NYC, Boston, Seattle, Austin, or the Bay Area may receive preferential treatment.

Responsibilities

• 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, translating complex data into actionable insights
• Develop and maintain advanced BI reporting, dashboards, and analytical frameworks to support decision-making at scale
• Apply expertise in SQL and data modeling to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from Snowflake and other data sources
• Collaborate with Analytics Engineering and Data Platform teams to ensure data availability, reliability, and scalability for strategic use cases
• Mentor analysts and stakeholders in data best practices, elevating the overall analytical maturity of the organization
• Communicate findings clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, or related fields (retail / e-commerce experience strongly preferred)
• Expert in SQL (Snowflake & dbt experience preferred) with proven ability to build and analyze complex datasets
• Hands-on experience with modern BI and visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for analytics (e.g., Python, R) preferred
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience influencing strategy and driving measurable outcomes
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to present to executives
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of tackling ambiguous problems and delivering results

Compensation

Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we'd reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role's compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.

• Remote US Base Salary Range : $145,000 - $205,000

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get itstuff happens. But that's where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes. And now, we're assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world. Like what you're hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.