Who We Are:
Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Analytics Engineer to join our data team. As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision making across the organization by creating and maintaining dbt models, pipelines, and other tools. Since we are a small data team, you will have the chance to work across our entire business — with members of our Operations, Strategy, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Finance teams.
You are passionate about using data to uncover insights that drive a business forward — working with teams across that business to understand where data products can be deployed with the greatest effect.
You are a confident analyst and highly-proficient in data modeling; you are excited to explore multiple aspects of our business and build foundational datasets in a fast-paced startup environment. You are excited to wear many hats and collaborate cross-functionally to answer a variety of business questions. You are comfortable using a variety of data technologies, especially dbt, SQL, python, Google BigQuery, and BI tools (we use Omni), and are excited about learning new skills. You are comfortable with shifting priorities and can adapt to new + emerging business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Data Modeling and Transformation: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and translate these requirements into well-structured data models using dbt. Create tests for dbt models to ensure data quality and manage our daily dbt runs (via dbt Cloud).
- Pipeline and Model Maintenance: Monitor our pipeline and data model refresh jobs and triage issues if jobs fail. Help establish new pipelines (via a variety of tools including Portable, Fivetran, and airflow) when we need to ingest new sources of data.
- BI Development: Develop Omni views and topics, allowing stakeholders to build dashboards, reports, and data visualizations. Create a BI environment that empowers stakeholders to access and interpret data easily. Implement best practices for Omni development to ensure consistency and standardization across the platform.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business and tech teams to identify data needs, translate business requirements into technical solutions, provide timeline expectations, and deliver actionable insights.
- Documentation: Document dbt models, pipelines, and analytics queries to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain an organized and accessible data ecosystem.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Experience: Proven experience as an Analytics Engineer with at least 3-4 years of experience in data modeling, business intelligence, and/or database management. Previous experience as a manager is preferred, interest in management is a must. Experience with E-Commerce is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in using dbt for data modeling and transformation.
- Experience with modern BI tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, Sigma, Omni). Experience with Looker and Omni preferred.
- Experience with data warehousing and pipelines and familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, esp. Google BigQuery and Fivetran.
- Knowledge of Python and experience with Airflow is a plus.
- Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, draw insights, and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities with a passion for addressing business challenges using data-driven approaches.
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Continuous Learning: A self-motivated individual with a curiosity to stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in data and analytics engineering.
If you're passionate about data and dogs we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
This is a hybrid position.
You must be able to commute into our office in Midtown Manhattan Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3-4 years proven experience in data modeling, BI, or database management
- Interest in management (must be willing/interested in managing)
- Previous management experience
- Experience working in E‑Commerce
- Strong proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency using dbt for data modeling and transformation
- Experience with modern BI tools and building dashboards (Omni, Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, Sigma)
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms and pipelines, especially Google BigQuery and Fivetran
- Knowledge of Python and experience with Airflow
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to commute to Midtown Manhattan office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (hybrid)
What the Team is Saying
Spot & Tango Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, with additional mentions of mental health benefits, FSAs, and disability insurance. Coverage breadth is consistently highlighted across employer materials and third‑party employer profiles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is explicitly part of the core package. This indicates baseline long‑term savings support suitable for a growth‑stage company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid company holidays, and references to generous or unlimited time off are emphasized. Sick time and hybrid/flexible scheduling support usability of time away.
Spot & Tango Insights
What We Do
Here at Spot & Tango, we are on a mission to make your pet healthier and happier, simplifying your role as a pet parent along the way. Put simply: we exist to create more happy days with your dog. Since 2018, we’ve been cooking up fresh, whole ingredient meals personalized for dogs at prices humans can afford. We even created an entirely new category with UnKibble, the only Fresh Dry™ food for dogs. That’s how much we believe in the benefits of real food for our loyal companions. Our recipes are made with only whole vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats that we’d eat too. Plus, every vet-formulated meal plan is delivered directly to your door and completely customized to your dog’s weight, age, activity level, and health goals.
Why Work With Us
At Spot & Tango, we know that we're only as good as our people. We look for candidates who ask the right questions, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and learn at light speed. While we value experience, we also appreciate (and seek out!) fresh perspectives.
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Spot & Tango Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy requires employees to work in-person at our New York office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Employees are able to work from home on Tuesday and Friday.
