Sr. AI Analytics Engineer

Helen of Troy; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking a Senior AI Analytics Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI-enabled analytics solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft AI tools. The role involves integrating AI with Power BI and enterprise data platforms to deliver actionable insights and scalable workloads.

You will collaborate with BI, data engineering, and platform teams, shaping governance, observability, and deployment standards while traveling up to 5% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise analytics, BI, data, cloud, software, automation, or AI solutions.
• 2+ years of hands‑on AI / GenAI solution delivery experience, including experience deploying enterprise AI solutions into production.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365, Azure AI Search, or similar enterprise AI technologies.
• Experience building AI assistants, copilots, RAG solutions, semantic search solutions, AI agents, or AI‑enabled business workflows.
• Experience implementing enterprise AI solutions with governance, monitoring, observability, evaluation frameworks, guardrails, and secure deployment practices.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience working with Power BI, semantic models, governed datasets, enterprise reporting platforms, or BI analytics solutions.
• Experience integrating AI or analytics solutions with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake or comparable cloud data platforms.
• Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence solution delivery without direct people management responsibility.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI-enabled analytics solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Graph, and related Microsoft AI technologies.
• Develop AI assistants, copilots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, Agentic AI workflows, and AI agents that securely leverage enterprise data and knowledge assets.
• Enable AI-assisted analytics and BI capabilities, including natural language querying, automated insights, narrative reporting, KPI explanations, proactive alerts, and business recommendations.
• Integrate AI solutions with Power BI, semantic models, governed datasets, enterprise APIs, and modern cloud data platforms.
• Utilize Python and modern analytics tooling to prototype, validate, and operationalize AI-enabled analytics solutions.
• Support advanced analytics initiatives including forecasting, anomaly detection, marketing analytics, social listening, and enterprise insight generation.
• Define and implement AI evaluation frameworks, observability, monitoring, guardrails, security controls, and deployment standards.
• Partner with business stakeholders, BI teams, data engineering teams, and platform owners to identify and deliver high‑value AI and analytics use cases.
• Create reusable solution patterns, technical documentation, and best practices to support enterprise AI adoption and scalability.

Skills

Python

SQL

Azure AI Foundry

Copilot Studio

Azure OpenAI

Power BI

AI/GenAI deployment

Data analytics

Leading technical workstreams

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/DS/Statistics/Math/Engineering

Master's degree in technical/analytics field

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Join our IT team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO,Hydro Flask,Osprey,Honeywell,PUR,Braun,Vicks,Hot Tools,Drybar,Curlsmith,Revlon, andOlive & June.

Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Senior AI Analytics Engineer

Department: IT

Work Location (s)

• El Paso, TX
• Plano, TX
• Arlington, TN
• Marlborough, MA

Hybrid Schedule

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in‑office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, build, and deploy AI-enabled analytics solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Graph, and related Microsoft AI technologies.
• Develop AI assistants, copilots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, Agentic AI workflows, and AI agents that securely leverage enterprise data and knowledge assets.
• Enable AI-assisted analytics and BI capabilities, including natural language querying, automated insights, narrative reporting, KPI explanations, proactive alerts, and business recommendations.
• Integrate AI solutions with Power BI, semantic models, governed datasets, enterprise APIs, and modern cloud data platforms.
• Utilize Python and modern analytics tooling to prototype, validate, and operationalize AI-enabled analytics solutions.
• Support advanced analytics initiatives including forecasting, anomaly detection, marketing analytics, social listening, and enterprise insight generation.
• Define and implement AI evaluation frameworks, observability, monitoring, guardrails, security controls, and deployment standards.
• Partner with business stakeholders, BI teams, data engineering teams, and platform owners to identify and deliver high‑value AI and analytics use cases.
• Create reusable solution patterns, technical documentation, and best practices to support enterprise AI adoption and scalability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise analytics, BI, data, cloud, software, automation, or AI solutions.
• 2+ years of hands‑on AI / GenAI solution delivery experience, including experience deploying enterprise AI solutions into production.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365, Azure AI Search, or similar enterprise AI technologies.
• Experience building AI assistants, copilots, RAG solutions, semantic search solutions, AI agents, or AI‑enabled business workflows.
• Experience implementing enterprise AI solutions with appropriate governance, monitoring, observability, evaluation frameworks, guardrails, and secure deployment practices.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience working with Power BI, semantic models, governed datasets, enterprise reporting platforms, or BI analytics solutions.
• Experience integrating AI or analytics solutions with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake or comparable cloud data platforms.
• Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence solution delivery without direct people management responsibility.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 5%.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in a technical, quantitative, or analytics‑related field.
• Highly desired: Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), Semantic Kernel, LangChain, LangGraph, agent frameworks, tool‑calling, plugins, or multi‑agent orchestration.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Power Automate, Logic Apps, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, MLOps, LLMOps, or AI observability tools.
• Experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Microsoft Fabric Notebooks, PySpark, Spark, or distributed data processing.
• Working knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning fundamentals, forecasting, anomaly detection, or model evaluation techniques.
• Familiarity with Snowflake AI capabilities such as Cortex, Cortex Analyst, Cortex Search, Snowpark, Snowflake ML, or Snowflake Intelligence.
• Experience in consumer products, retail, e‑commerce, supply chain, marketing analytics, or enterprise BI environments.

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence tocome aswho you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. Ifyou'reeager to sharenew ideasand try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.