Lead Analytics Engineer (All Genders)

Company Description

Dailymotion is more than a video app, it's a visual conversation in motion, based on a unique algorithm designed to broaden users' horizons. Dailymotion brings nuance to the debates that animate young people and puts listening, discovery, and kindness back at the heart of interactions to help build a better and safer Internet.

Dailymotion is also "Dailymotion Pro", a video hosting and broadcasting solution for professionals in all sectors; and "Dailymotion Advertising", a powerful, proprietary video advertising platform, offering a high-quality, secure environment for brands.

Our team is made up of 400 people in France, New York, and Singapore, all united by the same ambition: to visibly shake up the global video platform ecosystem.
 

At Dailymotion, our team of talented individuals from over 40 nationalities embraces four core values every day:

• Opening Perspectives: We love connecting different ideas and people, supporting freedom of speech, and inclusivity, and celebrating diverse cultures.

• Making Bold Moves: We’re daring and ambitious, ready to take unique steps that bring noticeable improvements to our platform.

• Building a Safer World: Empathy guides us. We care deeply about each other and are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive community.

• Creating Meaning: We spark curiosity and joy in everything we do, feeling proud of our work and eager to share that fulfillment with everyone.

Our team comprises 400 people in France, New York, and Singapore, all united by the same ambition: to shake up the global video platform ecosystem visibly.

Job Description

Dailymotion is seeking a Lead Analytics Engineer to join the Data & Analytics Engineering Teams. Our craft is responsible for most of the Data products at Dailymotion; your work will have an impact throughout Dailymotion’s business and help make data-driven decisions on products and strategy.

You'll join the Data & Analytics Engineering craft at Dailymotion, to create and maintain data products. The Analytics Engineering team focuses on providing reliable data for analysis company wide. This includes building and managing our multi-petabyte data warehouse, highly scalable client-facing analytics, data ingestion & distribution, and data synchronization systems. As a Lead Analytics Engineer, you’ll lead the design of complex analytics systems, guide technical strategies, and mentor team members while maintaining a direct impact on business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Our stack runs almost exclusively on Google Cloud Platform. You will work with technologies such as Data Lakes (BigQuery, etc.), orchestration and scheduling platforms (Airflow), containerized deployment (Docker, K8S, JenkinsX), SQL, and Data Quality Tools (DBT, Sifflet). You will also participate in data modeling activities and design of data flows until their implementation and support in production.

• Define and implement the technical vision for analytics engineering, aligning with organizational goals.
• Lead the design, development and optimization of analytics pipelines and data models to support high-impact business needs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the analytics engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth and innovation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Business Insights, Product, Engineering) to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data quality, pipeline reliability and system performance.
• Oversee the cataloging of data entities, dimensions and metrics while promoting consistent usage across the organization
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies and tools, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of analytics engineering industry

Monitor and optimize the cost of data infrastructure, ensuring efficient resource usage

Qualifications

Required skills:

• 7+ years in data analytics or a related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects, defining strategies, and delivering results.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, with the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Strong capability in designing, optimizing, and executing complex SQL queries.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Golang preferred, or Java), with a focus on reusable and scalable code.
• Deep knowledge of data modeling techniques (e.g., star, snowflake, medallion) and their practical applications.
• Advanced experience with platforms such as BigQuery or Snowflake, including cost optimization strategies.
• Proven ability to implement data quality frameworks and troubleshoot complex data discrepancies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, translate business needs into technical solutions, and ensure alignment.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, adopt, and champion new tools and technologies.
• Expert in optimizing the efficiency, scalability, and cost of data systems.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about leveraging data to drive insights and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Dailymotion is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value inclusion and we want you to help us thrive for a more diverse community.
All our job offers are open to people with disabilities or impairments, and we actively encourage everyone to apply. If you have any accessibility needs or require any accommodations for the hiring process, please let us know in advance so that we can make any necessary arrangements.

• Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux

• Contract Type: CDI

🔍Want to learn more about us:

• Dailymotion.com

• New-York office - BuiltIn

• Offices in France - Welcome to the Jungle

• Our articles  

For the France offices :

🏡Hybrid Work Framework, depending especially on the needs of your position, ability to work 3 months abroad

💰 Saving Plan Canal +

🍼  Paternity leave or Coparental leave extended 

🕶️  Living Employee Culture (Events/Trainings/Parties/All hands,…) 

🚀  Career development support (training/internal mobility/compensation cycle/360 feedback review …)

🏥  High-end Health Insurance and Personal Services Vouchers (CESU)

⛱️  Paid Time off – RTT and Saving time plan (CET)

✅  Meal Vouchers – Public Transport and Bike refund 

🎡 European Economic and Social Committee (sport membership/cinemas vouchers/gift vouchers/discount) 

⚽Fitness Subscription thanks to our partnership with Gymlib