Analytics Lead Jobs in California
Analytics Lead jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in technology, financial services, retail, and healthcare across a role spectrum from mid-level analysts stepping into leadership through seasoned senior analytics leads. The largest hiring markets are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where established employers like Google, Meta, and Wells Fargo consistently recruit analytics leads for data strategy, product analytics, and marketing analytics work. California listings skew heavily toward candidates with experience in customer and growth analytics, experimentation frameworks, and cross-functional stakeholder management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Coursera and Udemy are now one company, creating one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms for the AI era. This strengthens our ability to accelerate AI-powered innovation and shape how the world discovers and builds skills at a pivotal moment of change. Read more about the combined company by visiting our blog.
ABOUT UDEMY
Udemy is an AI-powered skills acceleration platform transforming how companies and individuals across the world build the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace. By combining on-demand, multi-language content with real-time innovation, Udemy delivers personalized experiences that empower organizations to scale workforce development and help individuals build the technical, business, and soft skills most relevant to their careers. Today, thousands of companies, including Samsung SDS America, On24, Tata Consultancy Services, The World Bank, and Volkswagen, rely on Udemy Business for its enterprise solutions to build agile, future-ready teams. Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco, with hubs across the United States, Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye.
WHERE WE WORK
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is a hybrid position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
ABOUT YOUR SKILLS
- You’re a business analyst who’s passionate about turning raw data into meaningful insight and action. You know that great analysis doesn’t just explain what happened; it helps people understand why it matters and what to do next.
- You’re fluent in SQL, Python, and Tableau, and comfortable navigating ambiguous business problems.
- You thrive in cross-functional environments and when working closely with Sales, Customer Success, Partnerships, Marketing, Product, and Finance teams. You’re equal parts technical and communicative, and the intersection of analytics and storytelling excites you. You enjoy mining data for actionable insights, uncovering patterns in behavior that drive business outcomes, and presenting trends/ad hoc findings to business partners and senior leaders.
- You’re curious, a fast learner, and constantly thinking about how to scale your impact through automation and proactive insight.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Analytics Lead for Japan Partnerships is a highly visible and impactful role, focused on supporting Udemy's largest partnerships. You will provide deep, actionable analytics and insights for Japan and indirect partner channels, enabling the channel sales team to optimize partner performance, make data-driven decisions, and accelerate regional revenue growth. As this role will require regular interaction with our Japan-based partner teams, fluency in both Japanese and English is a requirement for this position.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Develop, manage, and evolve the key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting framework for the Udemy Japan Team and partner ecosystem and other indirect/reseller channels.
- Build and maintain dashboards (in Tableau and Databricks) that track Udemy Japan efforts including partner-sourced pipeline, revenue, deal registrations, and partner performance against targets in both Udemy Business and Udemy Consumer.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of the Udemy Japan business, identifying trends, key user behaviors, and opportunities for growth or optimization.
- Support the Japan Partner Account Managers with data and insights for partner-facing events such as Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and conferences.
- Act as the primary data and analytics point of contact for the Udemy Japan leadership and the global partner operations team. Partner with the Director of Japan Business Operations to review and understand use of shared data.
- Analyze the effectiveness of partner initiatives and promotions in the region.
- Assist in forecasting for both Corporate and Consumer business, collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance teams.
WHAT YOU’LL HAVE
- Fluency in both Japanese and English is required to enable communication with our partner in Japan.
- 5-7 years of work experience in analytics or data science roles, ideally with at least 1-2 years of direct experience supporting B2B SaaS, Partnership, or GTM analytics (Customer Success, Sales, RevOps).
- Expert-level SQL skills; experience with Databricks or similar cloud data warehouses.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools, particularly Tableau, with a strong eye for visual storytelling and usability.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills; ability to meet with customers and internal stakeholders to present insights with confidence.
- Experience with segmentation and statistical analysis to support business decision-making is a plus.
- Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages is a plus.
- A proactive mindset, strong ownership, and a collaborative approach to working across teams.
POSTING DATE: June 11th, 2026
APPLICATION WINDOW: We anticipate the application window will be open until June 24th, 2026. Based on business needs, this opportunity may remain posted beyond or closed before the anticipated application window.
At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for equity.
HIRING COMPENSATION RANGE
$160,000—$200,000 USD
WHY WORK HERE?
You’ll grow here. Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.
AI is real here. We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.
You’ll own your work. We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.
You’ll Build With Others. We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.
You’ll see your impact. What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?
Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARN together.
OUR BENEFITS START WITH U
Our benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.
Benefits outlined are provided as a general overview and may vary depending on the location, role, and employment classification. All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the organization and in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We understand that not everyone will match each of the qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!
To protect against recruitment fraud, Coursera + Udemy recruiters only communicate via official coursera.org/udemy.com email addresses and never through personal accounts. We do not accept resumes via email or social media; please submit all applications directly through our careers page. If you encounter suspicious recruitment activity, please report it via our Fraudulent Activity Submission Form.
Information regarding data privacy is available within the Udemy Careers Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
Coursera and Udemy are now one company, creating one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms for the AI era. This strengthens our ability to accelerate AI-powered innovation and shape how the world discovers and builds skills at a pivotal moment of change. Read more about the combined company by visiting our blog.
ABOUT UDEMY
Udemy is an AI-powered skills acceleration platform transforming how companies and individuals across the world build the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace. By combining on-demand, multi-language content with real-time innovation, Udemy delivers personalized experiences that empower organizations to scale workforce development and help individuals build the technical, business, and soft skills most relevant to their careers. Today, thousands of companies, including Samsung SDS America, On24, Tata Consultancy Services, The World Bank, and Volkswagen, rely on Udemy Business for its enterprise solutions to build agile, future-ready teams. Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco, with hubs across the United States, Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye.
WHERE WE WORK
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is a hybrid position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
ABOUT YOUR SKILLS
- You’re a business analyst who’s passionate about turning raw data into meaningful insight and action. You know that great analysis doesn’t just explain what happened; it helps people understand why it matters and what to do next.
- You’re fluent in SQL, Python, and Tableau, and comfortable navigating ambiguous business problems.
- You thrive in cross-functional environments and when working closely with Sales, Customer Success, Partnerships, Marketing, Product, and Finance teams. You’re equal parts technical and communicative, and the intersection of analytics and storytelling excites you. You enjoy mining data for actionable insights, uncovering patterns in behavior that drive business outcomes, and presenting trends/ad hoc findings to business partners and senior leaders.
- You’re curious, a fast learner, and constantly thinking about how to scale your impact through automation and proactive insight.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Analytics Lead for Japan Partnerships is a highly visible and impactful role, focused on supporting Udemy's largest partnerships. You will provide deep, actionable analytics and insights for Japan and indirect partner channels, enabling the channel sales team to optimize partner performance, make data-driven decisions, and accelerate regional revenue growth. As this role will require regular interaction with our Japan-based partner teams, fluency in both Japanese and English is a requirement for this position.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Develop, manage, and evolve the key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting framework for the Udemy Japan Team and partner ecosystem and other indirect/reseller channels.
- Build and maintain dashboards (in Tableau and Databricks) that track Udemy Japan efforts including partner-sourced pipeline, revenue, deal registrations, and partner performance against targets in both Udemy Business and Udemy Consumer.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of the Udemy Japan business, identifying trends, key user behaviors, and opportunities for growth or optimization.
- Support the Japan Partner Account Managers with data and insights for partner-facing events such as Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and conferences.
- Act as the primary data and analytics point of contact for the Udemy Japan leadership and the global partner operations team. Partner with the Director of Japan Business Operations to review and understand use of shared data.
- Analyze the effectiveness of partner initiatives and promotions in the region.
- Assist in forecasting for both Corporate and Consumer business, collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance teams.
WHAT YOU’LL HAVE
- Fluency in both Japanese and English is required to enable communication with our partner in Japan.
- 5-7 years of work experience in analytics or data science roles, ideally with at least 1-2 years of direct experience supporting B2B SaaS, Partnership, or GTM analytics (Customer Success, Sales, RevOps).
- Expert-level SQL skills; experience with Databricks or similar cloud data warehouses.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools, particularly Tableau, with a strong eye for visual storytelling and usability.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills; ability to meet with customers and internal stakeholders to present insights with confidence.
- Experience with segmentation and statistical analysis to support business decision-making is a plus.
- Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages is a plus.
- A proactive mindset, strong ownership, and a collaborative approach to working across teams.
POSTING DATE: June 11th, 2026
APPLICATION WINDOW: We anticipate the application window will be open until June 24th, 2026. Based on business needs, this opportunity may remain posted beyond or closed before the anticipated application window.
At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for equity.
HIRING COMPENSATION RANGE
$160,000—$200,000 USD
WHY WORK HERE?
You’ll grow here. Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.
AI is real here. We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.
You’ll own your work. We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.
You’ll Build With Others. We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.
You’ll see your impact. What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?
Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARN together.
OUR BENEFITS START WITH U
Our benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.
Benefits outlined are provided as a general overview and may vary depending on the location, role, and employment classification. All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the organization and in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We understand that not everyone will match each of the qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!
To protect against recruitment fraud, Coursera + Udemy recruiters only communicate via official coursera.org/udemy.com email addresses and never through personal accounts. We do not accept resumes via email or social media; please submit all applications directly through our careers page. If you encounter suspicious recruitment activity, please report it via our Fraudulent Activity Submission Form.
Information regarding data privacy is available within the Udemy Careers Privacy Notice.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Analytics Lead Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Capital One18
- Apple13
- TikTok8
- OpenAI7
- Adobe6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software80
- Banking & Financial Services30
- Electronics & Hardware21
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Consulting & Professional Services11
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in analytics lead jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in statistics, data science, mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytical programming language such as Python or R
- Experience leading analytics projects and mentoring junior analysts or data team members
- Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex data findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with experimentation methodologies including A/B testing and statistical significance frameworks
Analytics Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a analytics lead in California?
Analytics lead roles in California do not require a state-issued license or certification, so the path runs through education and progressive experience. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, though a master's in data science or statistics strengthens candidacy at larger California technology and finance firms. Candidates typically move into the lead title after several years as a senior or staff analyst, building a record of owning end-to-end analytics projects and influencing product or business decisions.
How much do analytics leads make in California?
Analytics leads in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire analytics leads in California?
Employers hiring analytics leads in California right now include Capital One, Apple, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, financial institutions, and large consumer brands means demand stays consistent year-round rather than clustering around a single hiring season.
Which California cities have the most analytics lead jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles are the California cities with the most analytics lead openings. The San Francisco Bay Area dominates because of its density of technology company headquarters and growth-stage startups, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, e-commerce, and advertising technology firms, and San Jose reflects the hardware and enterprise software sectors anchored in Silicon Valley.
Are there remote analytics lead jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 26% of analytics lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative-tool-driven nature of the work. Strategic, reporting, and experimentation-focused analytics lead roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while lead positions embedded in product teams or requiring daily stakeholder meetings more often carry a hybrid expectation.
How can I get hired as a analytics lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior individual-contributor analyst role into a lead title, rather than applying to analytics lead postings directly. Large California employers like Salesforce, Apple, and Kaiser Permanente post associate and senior analyst openings that explicitly prepare candidates for team leadership within one to two years. Building a portfolio of end-to-end analyses, contributing to open-source or volunteer data projects, and completing a recognized credential such as Google's Data Analytics Certificate or a university data science certification adds measurable signal for California hiring managers evaluating candidates without formal lead experience.
Where can I find and apply to analytics lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to analytics lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location preference, and apply directly to each one.
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