Senior Analytics Engineering Manager

San Francisco, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Develop and own the vision for Analytics Engineering, delivering curated datasets, dashboards, and internal data products.
Define outcomes and communicate prioritization, progress, and impact to leadership
Establish and enforce standards for metrics, data governance, documentation, and SLAs, overseeing data quality with proactive issue resolution through alerting and root-cause analysis
Build, coach, and elevate a high-performing analytics engineering team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and operational excellence
Collaborate closely with data science, finance, marketing, sales, product, and engineering to prioritize the analytics engineering roadmap and drive data-driven decision-making
Scale data self-service and literacy by expanding documentation, training, and enablement in key tools and dashboards, empowering stakeholders to explore data independently
Guide architectural and operational excellence across ETL/ELT pipelines, championing best practices in code review and version control for enhanced reliability
Cultivate a proactive data product builder culture within the team, shifting from a service-oriented approach to identifying needs, recognizing patterns, and implementing solutions in phases
Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture What You’ll Bring To The Team
Track record of driving projects end‑to‑end and demonstrating clear outcomes and impact

As a lean yet impactful team, we cover the entirety of the Nextdoor business and excel in cross-functional collaboration to empower company-wide data-driven decision-making.
Proven ability to define semantic layers and build scalable dashboards;
experience with Looker (preferred) or other BI/visualization tools, including in tool selection, setup and governance •
Appetite for applying AI and emerging tools to increase productivity and reimagine how AE teams deliver impact (without sacrificing rigor and decision quality)
Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done
Experience with consumer products, user-generated content, and ad-supported business models
Proficiency with version‑controlled code (e.g., GitHub) and scripting in Python •
Experience with agile or kanban workflows Rewards

10+ years in analytics engineering, data engineering, or analytics, with strong hands‑on SQL, Python, and data modeling expertise
3+ years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management in analytics/data teams

It’s ok if you don’t have all of these requirements; if you think you’d be a good fit for the role, please apply Bonus Points •
Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create our total rewards package.
Compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $204,000 to $301,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role.
The salary range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location.
We expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With quarterly vesting, your first vest date will take place within 3 months of your start date.
When it comes to benefits, we have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option, and we also provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

Nextdoor (NYSE: NXDR) is the essential neighborhood network.
Neighbors, public agencies, and businesses use Nextdoor to connect around local information that matters in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries.
Nextdoor builds innovative technology to foster local community, share important news, and create neighborhood connections at scale.
The Analytics Engineering team at Nextdoor transforms diverse data sources into solutions for business challenges.
By amplifying the voices of our platform's users, we play a pivotal role in building stronger, healthier communities.
We’re at an exciting transition, evolving from a traditional Business Intelligence focus to a broader mandate that includes strengthening data foundations and developing data products, such as analytics self-serve, for all Nextdoor data consumers.
At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending an in office presence and work from home
The hiring team will go over these expectations with you if you are being considered for a role near one of our offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and London.
Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercises
Excellent communication; proven success partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders (Finance, Product, Engineering, etc.) to define KPIs and deliver measurable outcomes