Sr Data Analyst
Cambridge, MA
Engine Ventures /
Full-Time /
On-site
Engine Ventures
Engine Ventures invests in visionary founders who dare to explore the edges of possibility. Our approach focuses on translating scientific and engineering breakthroughs from the lab to the global market to solve the planet’s most pressing problems. We provide capital, operational expertise, and a powerful academic, commercial, and governmental network to build and scale companies unlocking massive opportunities across climate, human health, and advanced systems. We partner with founding teams who are committed to positive societal impact and look for leaders with an unstoppable drive to realize their vision.
Since opening our doors in 2016, we have invested in over 60 teams tackling the biggest challenges and created an unparalleled ecosystem for translation of breakthrough science and engineering into transformative deep tech companies. Our early investments include pioneering companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Form Energy, Boston Metal, Cellino Biotech and Celestial AI. We take an active role in supporting founding teams that goes beyond service on company Boards, by working closely with founding teams across company strategy, fundraising, recruiting and business development. Visit our website for additional details about our founders, our team, and our mission: https://engineventures.com/
Engine Ventures has offices in Cambridge, MA and is co-located with the Engine Accelerator.
The Role
Engine Ventures is seeking a dynamic, technically adept, and entrepreneurial Sr Data Analyst to join our Research & Analytics (R&A) team. This role will focus on building tools and insights that inform our investment strategy and expand our capacity to identify emerging opportunities across the frontiers of science and engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise in data aggregation and analysis, an interdisciplinary mindset, and a deep curiosity about innovation and its commercial impact.
As part of the R&A team, you will lead efforts to gather and analyze large datasets, develop scalable tools, and create actionable insights for our investment team. You will play a critical role in helping Engine Ventures identify new areas of innovation, assess commercial viability, and support the early-stage founders driving these advancements. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative, mission-driven environments and is excited about shaping data-driven decision-making in tough tech investing.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build data pipelines
- Develop scalable analytics and visualization platforms
- Leverage advanced techniques for data aggregation and analytics to create actionable insights
- Collaborate with investment team members
- Synthesize findings and communicate to stakeholders
- Collaborate with academic and commercial partners to enrich insights and enhance methodology
- Continuously refine tools and methodologies to improve precision, efficiency, and scalability
- Take on special projects as needed to support the broader goals of Engine Ventures
Skills and Qualitifications
- Bachelor’s degree (advanced degrees preferred) in data science, computational sciences, or engineering
- 2-5+ years of experience in data analytics / product development
- Proficiency in Python and relevant data libraries, APIs, web scraping tools, NLP tools, and analytics strategies
- Ability to synthesize insights across multiple scientific and engineering domains
- Deep curiosity about innovation and its commercial applications
- Outstanding analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Strong collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to deliver amidst ambiguity
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, highlight your experience with data analytics, your technical expertise, and your excitement for shaping data-driven decision-making in tough tech investing.
