What You'll Bring:

• A builder's mindset for data — you enjoy shaping how product data is modeled at the source, not just querying what already exists
• Comfort moving fluidly between technical and business conversations
• A governance driven approach to data. You default to documenting, defining, and getting alignment on what a metric means, rather than shipping something that "mostly works"
• Bias toward self-service, you build data models assuming someone else will need to understand and trust them without you in the room
• Curiosity and ownership when something looks off in the data
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving data environment and comfortable building foundational structure while priorities and requirements are still taking shape

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience spanning data engineering and analytics, ideally in a role bridging both
• Advanced SQL and hands-on experience with dbt
• Hands-on experience building both production data pipelines and stakeholder-facing analytics/dashboards
• Experience translating ambiguous business requirements into governed, well-documented data models

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Proven experience partnering directly with product/engineering teams on instrumentation and source data design — not just consuming what's handed downstream
• Experience standing up or contributing to a data governance or metrics-certification process
• Familiarity with BI/visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD for data pipelines
• Regular use of AI in coding/development workflows (agents, memory files, copilots)

Perks of Horizon3

• Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values

At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

In accordance with various State’s transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:

• Base salary range is $142,718-$186,560. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.
• Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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