Data Analytics Engineer

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.VIA is the digital infrastructure company mission-critical organizations rely on when speed and security matter most. The Department of War, government agencies, and global enterprises depend on VIA to disrupt corruption, defend critical infrastructure, and deliver humanitarian aid. VIA’s products span agentic AI, zero-trust identity, quantum-resistant data, and offline stablecoin payments. Every human and agentic AI action is intentionally captured, attributed, and defensible. Designed for sub-second speed and multi-decade defensibility.An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Data Analytics Engineer.As a Data Analytics Engineer at VIA, you'll play a pivotal role in the growth of our solutions. You'll turn raw, complex, and often ambiguous data into the clear, trusted narratives that power VIA's data products and guide our customers' decisions. Operating on a high-velocity Agile team, you'll work cross-functionally with software engineers, data peers, and client delivery professionals to lead data initiatives end to end, in an environment where precision, security, and clarity are non-negotiable.In This Role, You Will:Understand the data and the domainPartner with VIA's client delivery team and customers to translate domain knowledge into data infrastructure requirements, validate assumptions, and resolve data-related issuesExplore customer data to build a clear picture of contents and characteristics (e.g. averages, expected ranges, trends, standard deviations) and make suggestions for data cleaning and analysisBuild AI-powered data productsDeliver data-based products to external customers, including interactive data analysis and investigation platforms, data quality reports, statistical analysis, and visualizations that turn complex findings into clear storiesBuild AI into VIA's data products, for example through automated insights, anomaly detection, AI-assisted data quality checks, and natural-language interfaces over operational dataEvaluate the quality and reliability of AI/ML outputs against domain expectations, and design the human-in-the-loop checks that keep our data products trustworthyOversee data pipelinesOwn the design, quality, and reliability of ETL/ELT pipelines, including work built with AI assistanceCoordinate with internal stakeholders and customers when information is missing or discrepancies are foundRun quality control on data and data products through both automated tests and targeted manual review, and document the assumptions and decisions made along the way so the work stays traceableImprove the platformContribute to the continual improvement of internal tools for data cleaning, modeling and analytics, and data quality assessment by identifying key data-related challenges that are ideal candidates for automation and AI enhancementRequirementsWhat you will bring to this role:3+ years of experience in a data-driven role or equivalent in data-related research projectsBachelor’s or Master's degree in science, mathematics, engineering, or a data-driven fieldCompetence in Python, R, or equivalent programming languageCompetence in at least two of the following technologies:Database technologies (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL)Data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas)Data pipelining workflows and tools (e.g., Dagster, Airflow, dbt)Cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure), including software development kits used to access data and services on these platformsAbility to translate complex data findings into clear, compelling narrativesStrong communication capability to decompose complex operational workflows into clear, repeatable steps that both teammates and AI tools can act onPassionate about data integrity, with a proven track record of transforming raw inputs into high quality, trusted datasetsA self-starter attitude and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quicklyExperience in the following is a plus:Generative AI tools (e.g. AWS Bedrock, LangChain)Testing frameworks (e.g. pytest)What does it take to be a successful VIAneer? Let’s break it down, our VIAneers are:Self-motivated and passionate about leaving everything they touch better than how they found itFirm believers that people should love what they do and are eager to build a culture that enables them to do their best workCreative problem solvers who respectfully challenge the status quo in the pursuit of excellencePeople who lead discussions with curiosity and value diverse perspectivesEager to explore new ideas, understand the power of feedback, and constantly seek opportunities to grow and develop their skillsStrong team players who thrive in collaborative environments and celebrate the success of othersBenefitsWhat can VIA do for you?VIA Offers Competitive Benefits, Flexible Work Options, And Individualized Mentoring And Growth Opportunities. Here Are Just a Few Of Our VIAneers’ Favorite Perks:Compensation: This role offers a salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 USD per year401K plan with up to 5% employer contributionHealth: A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully covered from day one, for your whole familyFamily Support: Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave, a 4-week paid ramp-back program, and a $10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy)Time off: Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in DecemberRemote work: Ability to enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility to work from home as needed, as well as access to three well-located offices, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could needOpportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per yearGrowth: Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs, including VIA’s unrivaled leadership programA dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIATransit: Benefits to support commuting costsConnection: In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teamsRead More About Our Benefits And Perks here.Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.