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SCEYE INC

Data Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Partner with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, and Avionics teams to answer data-driven questions about vehicle performance. * Support post-flight data reduction and analysis to inform engineering ...

Stratolaunch

Data Analyst

Mojave, CA · Hybrid

This role involves interfacing with a multi-disciplinary engineering team and program management. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Collaborate with design team to develop analytical approaches for data ...

Prosum

Data Analyst

Santa Monica, CA

Analyze data to determine requirements for a migration and updating of user data from one set of ... Work with engineers to analyze results of development efforts to determine if it meets requirements ...

Centraprise

Data Analyst

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Advanced experience with a statistical programming language (Python or R) for in-depth data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization (using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib ...

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How much do engineering data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering data analyst in California is $81,558.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,700.00 and $95,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an engineering data analyst?

An Engineering Data Analyst is a professional who uses data analysis techniques to support engineering projects and decision-making. They collect, clean, and interpret large sets of engineering data, often using specialized software tools. Their work helps identify trends, optimize processes, and improve the efficiency and quality of engineering solutions. They often collaborate with engineers and project managers to turn data insights into actionable recommendations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineering data analyst?

To thrive as an Engineering Data Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in mathematics and statistics, and a background in engineering or a related quantitative field. Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, and visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI, along with relevant certifications, is often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication help you interpret data and translate findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders. These skills are crucial for transforming complex engineering data into actionable insights that drive process improvements and innovation.

What are some common challenges faced by engineering data analysts when working with cross-functional teams?

Engineering Data Analysts often collaborate with teams such as software engineers, project managers, and product designers. A common challenge is bridging the gap between complex analytical findings and actionable insights for non-technical colleagues. Clear communication and the ability to translate data into practical recommendations are essential. Additionally, managing multiple priorities and ensuring data integrity across various sources can be demanding but is crucial for successful project outcomes.
Engineering Data Analyst jobs near you
Infographic showing various Engineering Data Analyst job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,558 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Data Analyst

Santa Monica, CA

The Walt Disney Company
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 52 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Data Analyst

Req ID:

10158683

Job Description:

The Subscriber Lifecycle & Commerce Analytics team is looking for a Data Analyst who will help to measure, understand, and take action to improve our purchasing and payment experience.Our teammastersexploratory data analysis, advanced reporting, data visualization, and storytelling to deliver actionable insights and provide recommendations to drive business decision-making. This team collaborates with stakeholders from business units across The Walt Disney Company to generate insightful, compelling, and strategic analyses. This role will build strong relationships and partner closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Business Operations, and other Analytics teams to ensure the business executes effective experiments around payment processing, fraud prevention, and other commerce domains.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end experimentation lifecycle for commerce experiments including payments and fraud prevention. This includes defining success metrics,determiningrequired sample sizes, andvalidatingrandomization.

  • Partner closely with business stakeholders (Product, Data Science, Business Operations, etc.) to analyze user behavior, design and evaluate interventions in payment and monetization, andidentifyways to maximize subscriber retention.

  • Create andmaintainoperational dashboards in Looker and Tableau to understand performance over time, enable efficient exploratory analysis, and equip partners with self-service tools.

  • Translate complex business questions into actionable analysis plans, including testable hypotheses, SQL queries, statistical results, impact estimation and measurements, and executive-level business presentations.

  • Partner with Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, and Data Science teams to build full pipelines on complex transactional data that simplify and clarify these domains for business users and enable advanced modeling and AI uses.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, orotherrelatedfield.

  • 3+ years of hands-on analytical work experience with SQL driving strategic analysis to inform product or business decision making.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply business strategy to data analysis and recommendations.

  • Strong foundational knowledge of applied statistics, causal inference, andexperimentationmechanics in technology products.

  • Strongproficiencyin SQL (especially Snowflake and/or Databricks) for manipulating large data sets, building data pipelines, and interpreting data trends.

  • Expertise withdata exploration and data visualization tools like Looker and Tableau.

  • Strong technical analysis skills to investigate issues, analyze causes, quickly developpossible solutions, document changes, and communicate organizational impact.

  • Strong experience in documenting data requirements, data strategy, and data rules (standardization, cleansing, and validation).

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Python and/or R for statistical analysis and model building.

  • Experience with global billing, payment processing, and/or fraud prevention.

  • Experience in the streaming media industry and/or supporting a direct-to-consumer or subscription-based product.

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $97,500 to $130,700 per year and in New York, NY is $102.100 to $136,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Analytics and Data Science

Job Posting Primary Business:

Content Analytics

Primary Job Posting Category:

Tech Data Analytics

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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