Senior Analytics Engineer

About

Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We provide a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business.

We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions. Our platform offers:

• Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
• A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
• Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
• Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.

Since our founding in 2021, Fora has grown rapidly, expanding to a team of 180+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. We’ve also secured significant funding, including $60 million in Series B and C rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation from Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. We aim to build a category-defining travel brand that leverages the best of humans and technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs.

Role

We are seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to help scale our data operations and analytics capabilities. This role will be instrumental in establishing analytics engineering standards, building modern analytics foundations, and improving data quality and performance across our data stack.

Responsibilities

Own and mature Fora’s analytics transformation layer, including the data models, context, and systems used to manage it.

Build modern analytics foundations that power AI-driven insights and action (both in BI-tool native AI apps, as well as through the use of MCP servers).

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, determine projects, and define requirements.

Improve quality, reliability, and performance, including reducing latency and managing cost as our data scales.

Promote a culture of data excellence through mentorship, documentation, and training.

Contribute to broader Data team strategy, project prioritization, and the continuous evolution of analytics best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, including 2+ in an analytics engineering or an equivalent role.
• Advanced SQL skills. Experience with Python is a plus.
• Experience building and maintaining dbt projects in a production environment.
• Hands-on with data warehouses such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks.
• Experience with modern BI tools such as Omni, Sigma, Hex, or Looker.
• Familiarity with data ingestion (Airbyte, Fivetran) or orchestration tools.
• Experience using LLM tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or OpenAI Codex.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience partnering with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation

Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $130–$185K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options

Values

• We’re forging our own path
• We’re stronger together
• Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength
• We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces
• We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers
• We’re here to serve
• We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win
• We mean business

Work Authorization

You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.

Equal Opportunity

Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.