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Analytics Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you extend your F-1 work authorization by 24 months beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related STEM field must align with the role's CIP code.
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The Florida Panthers enter their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League's premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup champions in 2024 and 2025, the Cats have emerged victorious in 11 of their past 12 postseason series and have captured four Eastern Conference championships. The Panthers are led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White who begins his first full season.
As the NHL's southernmost team, the Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise; the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs; the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale; and the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful year-round.
An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program, "Heroes Among Us," honors a United States military veteran at every game. The Florida Panthers Foundation focuses on four core pillars: veterans' affairs; children's health and education; raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther; and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The Panthers remain committed to empowering our fans to live sustainably and to strengthen the resiliency of our diverse communities throughout Florida and the tri-county area.
Job Title: Analytics Engineer
Department: Panther Insights
Reports To: Director, Business Intelligence
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Florida Panthers Hockey Club
Position Overview
We are seeking an Analytics Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to join our Business Intelligence team. This role is designed for a technical problem-solver who enjoys architecting the data logic that powers a championship-winning commercial strategy. Operating 100% on-site at our Sunrise offices, you will collaborate directly with our team in a fast-paced environment to serve as the critical bridge between our technical data architecture and the mathematical frameworks that dictate our business operations. This position is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in SQL and Python, a passion for working with data at scale, and a desire to be at the heart of the action in the sports and entertainment industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and define the core data models and semantic layers within Amazon Redshift to serve as the primary foundation for all organizational reporting and Tableau visualizations.
- Write and maintain high-performance Python and SQL to automate complex data streams, utilizing AWS services to ensure our infrastructure is efficient and scalable.
- Act as a technical consultant to our data analysts, translating business requirements into precise data structures that allow the team to influence departmental strategy.
- Build and implement automated testing and monitoring frameworks to guarantee 100% data integrity before insights reach the executive decision-making table.
- Assist in the containerization and deployment of data workflows using Docker and Prefect, transforming manual or legacy processes into scalable, production-grade solutions.
- Continuously optimize query performance and data warehouse logic to ensure that diverse commercial data streams are unified into fast, revenue-driving insights, while minimizing cost.
- Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- 1-3 years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, database management, or a similar data-intensive role.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, with a focus on writing optimized, cost-efficient queries and managing complex logic within Redshift.
- Solid experience using Python for data processing, automation, and interacting with APIs.
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining production-level ETL/ELT pipelines and data models.
- Familiarity with Tableau, specifically in managing data sources and ensuring a clean, performant semantic layer for end-users.
- Ability to work full-time, on-site at our Sunrise, FL offices. This role is based 100% in-person to support close collaboration with the broader BI team and cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience with workflow orchestration using Prefect and containerization with Docker.
- Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure within the AWS ecosystem (S3, Lambda, etc.).
- Experience working with large-scale datasets for analytics or machine learning initiatives.
- Experience building automated data quality checks and validation layers within an ETL/ELT lifecycle.
- A passion for sports analytics or previous experience within the sports and entertainment industry.
Team & Environment
You will join a lean, fast-moving Business Intelligence team where creativity and speed are essential. We operate in a structured environment, but our tasks are often open-ended and require someone who learns quickly and is creative with technical solutions. We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in an agile setting and is eager to contribute to the continued success of the Florida Panthers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position. This role is 100% in-person in our Sunrise Florida offices; remote or hybrid work is not available. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support game-day operations.
At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.
We welcome all to apply and join our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Organization Overview:
The Florida Panthers enter their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League's premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup champions in 2024 and 2025, the Cats have emerged victorious in 11 of their past 12 postseason series and have captured four Eastern Conference championships. The Panthers are led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White who begins his first full season.
As the NHL's southernmost team, the Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise; the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs; the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale; and the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful year-round.
An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program, "Heroes Among Us," honors a United States military veteran at every game. The Florida Panthers Foundation focuses on four core pillars: veterans' affairs; children's health and education; raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther; and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The Panthers remain committed to empowering our fans to live sustainably and to strengthen the resiliency of our diverse communities throughout Florida and the tri-county area.
Job Title: Analytics Engineer
Department: Panther Insights
Reports To: Director, Business Intelligence
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Florida Panthers Hockey Club
Position Overview
We are seeking an Analytics Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to join our Business Intelligence team. This role is designed for a technical problem-solver who enjoys architecting the data logic that powers a championship-winning commercial strategy. Operating 100% on-site at our Sunrise offices, you will collaborate directly with our team in a fast-paced environment to serve as the critical bridge between our technical data architecture and the mathematical frameworks that dictate our business operations. This position is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in SQL and Python, a passion for working with data at scale, and a desire to be at the heart of the action in the sports and entertainment industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and define the core data models and semantic layers within Amazon Redshift to serve as the primary foundation for all organizational reporting and Tableau visualizations.
- Write and maintain high-performance Python and SQL to automate complex data streams, utilizing AWS services to ensure our infrastructure is efficient and scalable.
- Act as a technical consultant to our data analysts, translating business requirements into precise data structures that allow the team to influence departmental strategy.
- Build and implement automated testing and monitoring frameworks to guarantee 100% data integrity before insights reach the executive decision-making table.
- Assist in the containerization and deployment of data workflows using Docker and Prefect, transforming manual or legacy processes into scalable, production-grade solutions.
- Continuously optimize query performance and data warehouse logic to ensure that diverse commercial data streams are unified into fast, revenue-driving insights, while minimizing cost.
- Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- 1-3 years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, database management, or a similar data-intensive role.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, with a focus on writing optimized, cost-efficient queries and managing complex logic within Redshift.
- Solid experience using Python for data processing, automation, and interacting with APIs.
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining production-level ETL/ELT pipelines and data models.
- Familiarity with Tableau, specifically in managing data sources and ensuring a clean, performant semantic layer for end-users.
- Ability to work full-time, on-site at our Sunrise, FL offices. This role is based 100% in-person to support close collaboration with the broader BI team and cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience with workflow orchestration using Prefect and containerization with Docker.
- Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure within the AWS ecosystem (S3, Lambda, etc.).
- Experience working with large-scale datasets for analytics or machine learning initiatives.
- Experience building automated data quality checks and validation layers within an ETL/ELT lifecycle.
- A passion for sports analytics or previous experience within the sports and entertainment industry.
Team & Environment
You will join a lean, fast-moving Business Intelligence team where creativity and speed are essential. We operate in a structured environment, but our tasks are often open-ended and require someone who learns quickly and is creative with technical solutions. We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in an agile setting and is eager to contribute to the continued success of the Florida Panthers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position. This role is 100% in-person in our Sunrise Florida offices; remote or hybrid work is not available. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support game-day operations.
At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.
We welcome all to apply and join our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Analytics Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your transcript or DSO and cross-reference it against STEM-designated program lists. Analytics Engineer roles typically align with CIP codes in computer science, mathematics, or information science fields.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Before submitting any application, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify through the official E-Verify employer search. Employers who haven't enrolled can't legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, no matter how willing they are to hire.
Frame your data stack in the resume
Analytics Engineer roles are highly technical. Listing specific tools like dbt, Airflow, or Snowflake signals that you can contribute without a long ramp-up, which directly addresses employer hesitation around the I-983 training plan timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to target employers with STEM OPT history
Search Analytics Engineer openings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified STEM OPT and E-Verify enrollment history. That narrows your list to companies that have already cleared the compliance requirements you need.
Submit your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your DSO must receive a complete I-983 outlining your Analytics Engineer responsibilities, learning objectives, and supervision structure. USCIS requires this before your 24-month STEM extension can be authorized, so don't wait until after the offer is signed.
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Find Analytics Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an Analytics Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information systems, and the Analytics Engineer role requires that technical background. Your DSO will verify the CIP code match. The role must also involve applying that STEM knowledge directly, not just adjacent business functions. O*NET classifies Analytics Engineer work under data and computer science occupations, which consistently align with STEM OPT eligibility.
What does the employer need to do to hire me on STEM OPT?
The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. They also need to sign your I-983 training plan, which outlines your role, the skills you'll develop, your compensation, and how your supervisor will oversee your work. USCIS requires that the training plan reflect a genuine mentorship or development structure tied to your STEM degree, not just a standard employment description.
How do I find Analytics Engineer employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer database directly to confirm enrollment before applying. Migrate Mate also filters Analytics Engineer listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, which cuts down the research time significantly. Targeting companies with that track record reduces the risk of an offer falling through because of compliance gaps discovered after the process has already started.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Analytics Engineer?
The I-983 must describe your specific Analytics Engineer responsibilities, the STEM skills you'll build during the extension period, your salary and hours, your supervisor's qualifications, and how the employer will evaluate your progress. USCIS expects the plan to demonstrate a direct connection between the work and your STEM degree field. Vague job descriptions that could apply to any data role are a common reason DSOs request revisions before signing.
Can I stay and work if my H-1B petition is filed before my STEM OPT expires?
Yes. If your employer files a timely and properly selected H-1B petition before your STEM OPT authorization ends, cap-gap provisions under USCIS rules extend your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your EAD may show an earlier expiration date, but the cap-gap extension is what legally covers you. Carry your H-1B receipt notice and your expired EAD together as documentation during that period.
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