Senior Analytics Engineer at Kin

WHO WE ARE Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners — especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it harder. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive. Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we’re building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident — so homeowners aren’t left behind when they need help most. Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states. We serve customers in 13 states (and counting). Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including: - Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026) - Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021-2024) - Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies - Forbes’ Fintech 50 (2025-2026) - Great Places to Work Certified (2024-2026) Most importantly, we’re building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact — for our customers, our communities, and each other. We're excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings. To learn more about how we work and what we’re building, visit kin.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link] and see how we work [Upgrade to PRO to see link] SO WHAT’S THE ROLE? As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you’ll bridge the gap between data engineering and business intelligence—building the models, semantic layers, and self-service tools that make Kin’s data trustworthy and accessible. You’ll focus on the dimensional models of our data lakehouse, transforming curated data into business-ready models and metrics. You’ll also own Looker’s semantic layer (or similar BI platform), designing and maintaining semantic models, explores, and dashboards that empower analysts and decision-makers across the company. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Develop and maintain Kin’s Looker semantic layer, including LookML views, explores, and user-friendly dashboards - Partner with domain data engineers to standardize definitions, metrics, and calculations while performing data analysis, validation, and exception reporting across business lines - Support and administer Looker or similar BI platform (permissions, performance tuning, content lifecycle, QA) - Model and maintain dimensional models to support enterprise analytics and reporting - Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and Product to deliver and maintain high-impact reports and KPIs - Implement data quality monitoring for trusted business reporting - Champion documentation and reusable data patterns for BI development - Partner with the broader data platform team to evolve our Lakehouse and data governance practices THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED - 3–5+ years in analytics engineering, BI engineering, or dimensional modeling roles - Advanced SQL knowledge and experience transforming raw data from multiple sources into an enterprise data warehouse - Hands-on experience with Looker or a similar BI platform (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Mode) including semantic modeling, explores, and dashboard design - Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, or Redshift in a lakehouse or warehouse context - Strong understanding of dimensional modeling, lakehouses, and ELT best practices - Excellent communication and stakeholder-facing skills—you can translate business needs into data solutions - Passion for data accuracy, consistency, and self-service analytics - (Bonus) Experience with Python, Git-based workflows, or BI admin automation YOU SHOULD JOIN US IF… - You want to help shape the foundation of analytics at a fast-growing insurtech - You love building data models that drive real-world decisions - You enjoy collaborating with engineers, analysts, and business users alike - You’re motivated by clarity—making complex data simple and accessible - You care about outcomes more than process, and progress more than perfection You’re passionate about understanding what’s behind the “why” when analyzing requirements from stakeholders YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN’T APPLY IF… - You prefer to work only on ETL or data ingestion - You want complete, static requirements—Kin moves fast, and we iterate constantly - You’re not comfortable balancing speed and quality when supporting stakeholders - You’d rather analyze data than architect it - Pixel-perfect charts aren’t your thing — you’d rather stare at CSVs all day HOW WE HIRE We believe a great hiring experience should be clear, respectful, and human. We’ll accept applications for this position until April 31, 2026. While our recruiting team uses AI tools for efficiency, resumes are still screened by Kin’s in-house recruiters, and candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by recruiters and hiring teams. Rest assured, real people make real decisions. The hiring process and timeline for each role will vary, depending on the position. However, here are some things you can expect from us: - Prompt updates and feedback following interviews - Interviews with recruiters, hiring managers, and members of teams - Skills assessment relevant to the position, if applicable - Genuine, thoughtful human interaction at every step HOW WE SUPPORT YOU We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family, starting on the first day of the month following your start date. Core Benefits - Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level - 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings - Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage - Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection) - Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Health & Wellbeing - A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance - Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources - Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays - Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents Growth & Development - Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization - Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval HOW WE WORK We don’t just hire for skills. We hire for alignment. Kinfolk bring diverse perspectives, but we’re united by a shared set of values that shape how we work and how we show up for each other and our customers. Run through walls, together - Our industry is stuck in the status quo. But Kin is different. We are challengers. Innovators unwavering in our mission to fix insurance for those who need it most. We are changing insurance for good. We roll up our sleeves, take action, and get “impossible” things done every day with grit and teamwork. Raise the bar. Drop the ego - Attitudes are contagious. Every one of us is responsible for creating the culture we want to work in. High performance. Low drama. Always respectful. Like professional sports teams, we win by working in sync. We show up, work hard, and play to each other’s strengths. Act like an owner - We are owners, fully accountable for achieving Kin’s mission. That requires positive, proactive, big-picture thinking well beyond our job descriptions. Ask questions, Take ownership. Do the right thing, even when it‘s hard. Because when Kin thrives, so do you. And so do our customers. Operate lean. Deliver more - We build efficiency into everything we do. Each dollar we save gets reinvested to deliver more to our customers: better pricing, more products, and new innovations. We work smarter by relentlessly prioritizing and using technology, including AI, to multiply our impact. Lean is about focus, not deprivation. Lean isn't a limitation – it's our competitive advantage. Keep asking ‘What if?’ - We value curiosity. To make insurance better for our customers, we experiment. We embrace insights. And we base decisions on data rather than assumptions. We see setbacks as opportunities for growth and are always learning and improving. Both individually and as a company. WHERE WE WORK We are a remote-first company with offices in Chicago, IL and St. Petersburg, FL where teams can come together for collaboration. For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. For remote technical positions located in Canada, we are only able to hire individuals who reside in Ontario. Applicants must be able to live and work full-time in Ontario to be considered. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. EEOC STATEMENT Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Kin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact us by sending an email to [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]