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Data Analytics Lead jobs in San Francisco are concentrated in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay, across technology, fintech, and healthcare sectors, with steady demand for leads who can own end-to-end analytics strategy. Employers hiring right now include Amazon Web Services, Genentech, and Meta. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.
Liftoff's solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.
About this role:
As a Lead Data Analyst, you will report directly to the VP of Analytics & Operations Supply and act as the team's senior individual contributor on the hardest and most ambiguous analytical problems across Liftoff's supply side. You will act as a technical and strategic thought leader, defining best practices for analytics, and mentoring analysts on technical rigor, problem-solving, and strategic insight development. This role demands technical depth, strong business acumen, and leadership skills to drive impact across multiple teams.
Responsibilities:
- Drive analysis and insight generation on highly complex, ambiguous business and technical questions; influence roadmap and operational decisions at a senior level.
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries for large-scale datasets (billions of rows), developing reproducible analytics workflows.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and triage technical issues at the intersection of product performance and business KPIs.
- Build and automate dashboards, ad-hoc analysis tools, and internal reporting pipelines using SQL, Looker, and/or Tableau.
- Translate highly technical concepts (e.g., ML model changes, SDK upgrades, auction mechanics) into business impact analysis for Commercial teams and leadership.
- Lead transformational projects end-to-end, from ideation and scoping through technical execution and operational rollout.
- Mentor other analysts on technical best practices, business context, and effective communication.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Finance teams to drive initiatives forward.
Requirements:
- B.A./B.S. degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in data analytics, consulting, or business analytics roles, preferably in high-tech or AdTech.
- Expertise writing complex, performance-optimized SQL on massive datasets; experience with cloud data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Trino).
- Solid grounding in statistical inference, A/B test design, and causal reasoning; comfortable with confidence intervals, statistical power, and the failure modes of noisy experiments.
- Proficiency with Looker, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
- Demonstrated ability to break down ambiguous business problems into structured analyses leading to actionable recommendations.
- Can connect a technical finding to revenue, margin, and partner impact without being told how.
- Strong written and verbal skills; able to tailor technical concepts for a range of audiences from engineering to C-level leadership. Consulting-style structured presentation skills: you can build a narrative, defend a recommendation, and handle pushback in the room.
- Ability to mentor others, lead cross-functional projects, and drive organizational change through data insights.
Location:
This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA.
We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Travel Expectations:
We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.
Compensation:
Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on the candidate's location and experience.
The following are our base salary ranges for multiple levels:
- SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, NYC, Seattle: $165,000 - $195,000
- Olympia, Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $152,000 - $179,000
- All other cities and towns in our approved states: $142,000 - $167,000
Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We're shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem—join us and help accelerate what's next.
Liftoff's compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.
Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.
Liftoff's solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.
About this role:
As a Lead Data Analyst, you will report directly to the VP of Analytics & Operations Supply and act as the team's senior individual contributor on the hardest and most ambiguous analytical problems across Liftoff's supply side. You will act as a technical and strategic thought leader, defining best practices for analytics, and mentoring analysts on technical rigor, problem-solving, and strategic insight development. This role demands technical depth, strong business acumen, and leadership skills to drive impact across multiple teams.
Responsibilities:
- Drive analysis and insight generation on highly complex, ambiguous business and technical questions; influence roadmap and operational decisions at a senior level.
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries for large-scale datasets (billions of rows), developing reproducible analytics workflows.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and triage technical issues at the intersection of product performance and business KPIs.
- Build and automate dashboards, ad-hoc analysis tools, and internal reporting pipelines using SQL, Looker, and/or Tableau.
- Translate highly technical concepts (e.g., ML model changes, SDK upgrades, auction mechanics) into business impact analysis for Commercial teams and leadership.
- Lead transformational projects end-to-end, from ideation and scoping through technical execution and operational rollout.
- Mentor other analysts on technical best practices, business context, and effective communication.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Finance teams to drive initiatives forward.
Requirements:
- B.A./B.S. degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in data analytics, consulting, or business analytics roles, preferably in high-tech or AdTech.
- Expertise writing complex, performance-optimized SQL on massive datasets; experience with cloud data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Trino).
- Solid grounding in statistical inference, A/B test design, and causal reasoning; comfortable with confidence intervals, statistical power, and the failure modes of noisy experiments.
- Proficiency with Looker, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
- Demonstrated ability to break down ambiguous business problems into structured analyses leading to actionable recommendations.
- Can connect a technical finding to revenue, margin, and partner impact without being told how.
- Strong written and verbal skills; able to tailor technical concepts for a range of audiences from engineering to C-level leadership. Consulting-style structured presentation skills: you can build a narrative, defend a recommendation, and handle pushback in the room.
- Ability to mentor others, lead cross-functional projects, and drive organizational change through data insights.
Location:
This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA.
We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Travel Expectations:
We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.
Compensation:
Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on the candidate's location and experience.
The following are our base salary ranges for multiple levels:
- SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, NYC, Seattle: $165,000 - $195,000
- Olympia, Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $152,000 - $179,000
- All other cities and towns in our approved states: $142,000 - $167,000
Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We're shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem—join us and help accelerate what's next.
Liftoff's compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.
Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
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Data Analytics Lead Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a data analytics lead job in San Francisco?
Focus your search on SoMa and Mission Bay, where technology platforms, fintech firms, and digital health companies hire analytics leads most actively. Candidates who stand out in San Francisco typically demonstrate ownership of a full analytics stack, experience translating data insights into product or revenue decisions, and familiarity with cloud-native tools. Targeting growth-stage startups in addition to established enterprises broadens your options considerably in this market.
Which companies hire data analytics leads in San Francisco?
Employers hiring data analytics leads in San Francisco right now include Amazon Web Services, Genentech, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Francisco's hiring base is unusually diverse, mixing global technology companies headquartered in the city with mid-size fintech and healthtech firms that rely heavily on data leadership to drive product and business decisions.
Are there remote data analytics lead jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, analytics lead roles are well-suited to remote and hybrid arrangements because the core work involves modeling, reporting, and stakeholder communication rather than on-site operations. About 83% of data analytics lead openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly Bay Area technology employers have adopted flexible work policies. Strategy sessions and cross-functional alignment meetings are the parts most likely to require occasional in-person presence.
How can I get a data analytics lead job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is moving into a lead role from a senior analyst or analytics engineer position at a growth-stage startup, where smaller teams create faster paths to ownership. Many SoMa and Mission Bay companies also hire analytics contractors who transition into full-time lead roles after demonstrating impact. Building a portfolio of end-to-end projects, contributing to open-source data tools, and engaging with San Francisco's active data community through local meetups can accelerate that transition.
Which industries hire the most data analytics leads in San Francisco?
Most data analytics lead openings in San Francisco sit in Insurance and Technology & Software, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Francisco's concentration of technology headquarters, fintech innovators, and digital health companies means these sectors generate consistent, year-round demand for analytics leaders who can operate at both the strategic and execution level.
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