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Principal BI Engineer

AT Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand

Principal BI Engineer

Pleasanton, CA

We are seeking a Principal BI & Advanced Analytics Engineer to help us unlock the next frontier of insight-driven decision making. The ideal candidate combines a passion for solving business problems with data, a deep understanding of Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product domains, and hands-on expertise in modern BI and AI/ML technologies.

This role goes beyond traditional BI-it includes developing predictive models, uncovering insights with machine learning, and driving adoption of AI-powered decision making. You'll use tools like Python, Snowflake Cortex, and AWS SageMaker, alongside SQL, Snowflake, and Tableau, to deliver scalable solutions that influence strategy and execution across the enterprise.

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In this role, you will...

  • Lead with data evangelism across business functions-Sales, Marketing, Revenue Operations, Customer Success & Support-bringing clarity, insights, and action through storytelling.
  • Design and build advanced dashboards and analytics pipelines, leveraging AI/ML to solve high-impact business problems.
  • Use Python, R, and AI/ML frameworks to build models such as churn prediction, lead scoring, sentiment analysis, and cross-sell/upsell recommendations.
  • Leverage Snowflake Cortex for scalable in-database machine learning and AWS SageMaker for building and deploying custom ML models.
  • Drive AI/ML experimentation, including feature engineering, model evaluation, and production deployment, in collaboration with data science and engineering teams.
  • Write efficient, scalable SQL to analyze and transform large datasets; build data marts in Snowflake to support analytics and machine learning use cases.
  • Mentor junior team members and review work for quality, scalability, and performance.
  • Translate business needs into clear requirements and data products that improve decision-making.
  • Own data quality and governance for your domain; troubleshoot and resolve issues with urgency.
  • Educate business users on how to self-serve using modern data platforms and tools.

You have what it takes if you have...

  • Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with business and IT teams.
  • Proven leadership in BI, Advanced Analytics, and ML model deployment in an enterprise setting.
  • 10+ years of experience in data analysis and visualization using SQL and Tableau with a strong focus on UI/UX.
  • 5+ years of hands-on Advanced Analytics/Data Science experience using Python and/or R.
  • 2+ years of experience working with Snowflake, including Snowflake Cortex or similar ML services.
  • Familiarity with AWS SageMaker, ML Ops pipelines, and deploying ML models at scale.
  • Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts and experience building trusted datasets and data products.
  • Strong domain knowledge in CRM and MarTech applications (Salesforce, Marketo, Gainsight).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent (MBA a plus).

Extra dose of awesome if you have...

  • Experience with dbt, Informatica, or Matillion for data transformation and orchestration.
  • Tableau Desktop Certified Professional.
  • Experience with predictive analytics in go-to-market functions (e.g., campaign attribution, customer lifetime value modeling, lead prioritization).
  • Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases, or emerging GenAI capabilities for enterprise use cases.

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Client-provided location(s): Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Job ID: CornerstoneOnDemand-req10455
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program