Job Description: Data Engineer

Company Overview:

Maharishi Foundation International (MFI) is a US-registered non-profit organization that supports the worldwide Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) organizations by developing new technologies and outreach opportunities. With a mission to make the TM technique and its related programs more accessible to people everywhere, MFI has positively impacted the lives of millions over the past 60 years. As a fully remote team of over 50 individuals located around the globe, MFI embraces modern technology and progressive management practices to achieve its goals while fostering a healthy and balanced work environment with opportunities for personal development.

Job Summary:

As a Data Engineer at MFI, you will play a vital role in leveraging data to drive product discovery, development, and strategy. Working in a collaborative team, you will use your analytical and technical expertise to identify key questions, generate actionable insights, and enable data-informed decision-making. Your responsibilities will include conducting exploratory data analyses, implementing and monitoring key metrics in dashboards, forecasting the impact of potential new features, and building and maintaining AWS ETL data pipelines. Effective communication and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable metrics and analyses will be essential to your success.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize data to identify, prioritize, and answer questions critical to the product discovery and development process.
• Conduct exploratory data analyses to generate actionable insights that shape the product strategy.
• Define, implement, and monitor key metrics in dashboards to ensure data-informed decision-making.
• Support the planning process by forecasting the impact of potential new features.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to align tracking requirements.
• Effectively communicate relevant insights to motivate the product team.
• Build and maintain AWS ETL data pipelines with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Connect to APIs and services to gather and integrate data effectively.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of different databases and data schema architecture in larger environments.

Skills and Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in a data analytics role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL.
• 3+ years of experience with at least one statistical programming language (R or Python are a plus).
• Strong analytical thinking and product management knowledge.
• Experience with A/B testing and its statistical foundations.
• Strong knowledge of descriptive statistics and intermediate knowledge of inferential statistics.
• 3+ years of work experience in a digital product company.
• Experience working in a global non-profit, working with a remote team, or in a multinational organization preferred.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Quicksight, Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of marketing concepts, consumer behavior, and customer journey mapping.
• Experience with digital marketing platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads, email marketing tools) and analytics.
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools and workflows.

Note: If you are passionate about this work but do not have all of the skills listed, we are still interested in speaking with you and encourage you to apply!

Pay and Benefits:

MFI offers pay levels that combine above-median market rate data for the role, paying 55th percentile of New York market rate for this position, adjusted for your local cost of living based on Numbeo data. The organization is committed to equitable pay and applies its pay formula to all workers who work 80% or more of full-time hours.

Diversity and Inclusion:

MFI values diversity and strives to ensure all team members feel included and can bring their whole selves to work. The fully remote team is spread across 20 countries worldwide, and the organization is dedicated to continuously improving its culture and inclusivity.

How to Apply:

If you embody the qualities mentioned above and are ready to contribute to MFI’s mission of leveraging data for positive change, we encourage you to apply for the Data Engineer role. Join a diverse and collaborative team that is making a difference in the lives of millions by harnessing the power of data and technology.

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Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Data Engineer position at Maharishi Foundation International. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, responsibilities, and skills required, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.