LiveKit · 22 hours ago
Analytics Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expLiveKit is building the infrastructure layer for the voice-driven era of computing, and they are seeking their first data hire to establish the foundation of their analytics practice. The role involves translating business concepts into robust data models, creating actionable KPIs, and enabling data-driven decision making across the organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingBig DataInformation TechnologyCloud InfrastructureReal Time
Responsibilities
You'll be expected to use AI coding assistants extensively and evolve our AI development workflows. This includes creating reusable skills, establishing quality checks, and documenting processes that work for both humans and AI agents
Resist the urge to over-engineer. Get core business metrics right and adopted before expanding. We value working models over perfect architectures
You'll spend significant time with stakeholders memorializing business logic and creating trusted metrics. Building relationships and business expertise is as important as technical execution
Everything you build needs clear documentation that serves both human users and AI systems
This role reports into Engineering and follows eng best practices. Expect PR reviews, automated testing, and production-grade standards
Priorities shift quickly. What you're building tomorrow might differ from today. Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration is essential
Qualification
Required
8+ years experience in analytics or analytics engineering
Deep expertise with dbt: data modeling, testing, documentation, project architecture, and establishing best practices
Strong experience implementing and scaling BI platforms (Lightdash, Sigma, Omni, Hex, or similar)
Proven ability to work directly with business stakeholders to define metrics and requirements
Experience building analytics practices in startup or high-growth environments
Strong SQL and Python skills
Comfortable with software engineering practices: Git workflows, CI/CD, code review, change management
Self-directed and adaptable—able to switch between building for the long-term and pragmatic short-term solutions
Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Located in US or Canada
Preferred
Experience with Lightdash or BI-as-code platforms
Background with AI coding agents (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
Prior experience as an early data hire (first 1-3 on the team)
Understanding of modern data stack and lakehouse concepts
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Company
LiveKit
LiveKit provides a cloud platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and manage real-time communication and AI-driven applications.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$181.3MKey Investors
Index VenturesAltimeter CapitalRedpoint
2026-01-22Series C· $100M
2025-04-11Series B· $45M
2024-03-13Series A· $22M
Leadership Team
David Zhao
Co-Founder and CTO
Russell D'Sa
Founder
Recent News
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