Senior Data Analyst - Product Analytics & SQL Growth Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Senior Data Analyst role at Ruby Labs sits at an interesting intersection of product analytics and growth-stage startup dynamics. The company is building a new job application platform, which means you'd be joining early enough to shape data infrastructure from the ground up — a significant career accelerator compared to maintaining legacy systems.
Compensation: No salary is disclosed, which is a minor red flag for transparency. Market rates for Senior Data Analysts with 3+ years in product analytics range from ~$70K–$110K USD annually in Eastern Europe / remote-first companies, and up to $130K+ at Western-facing tech firms. Clarify expected comp range early in the process.
Skills developed in this role are highly marketable:
- A/B testing and experimentation design — in high demand at any product company
- Advanced SQL and data modeling — foundational, transferable across industries
- Product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, GA4) — standard stack at most consumer tech firms
- Subscription business analytics — specialized and valued in SaaS/consumer subscription markets
Culture signals: The "move fast, aim high" language and repeated emphasis on pressure and ambition suggest a high-performance, output-driven culture. This suits driven individuals but may not offer strong work-life balance guardrails despite unlimited PTO being listed. The contractor structure also means no employment protections typical of salaried roles.
Green flag: Direct influence on a new product roadmap is rare at senior-but-not-lead level — meaningful ownership opportunity.
About Us
Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/
About the Role
Join Ruby Labs as a Senior Data Analyst and become a key part of our fast-paced, rapidly growing team working on a new product – a job application platform that streamlines the hiring journey for professionals.
In this role, you'll collect, categorize, and analyze data to create actionable reports that drive decision-making across the company. You'll uncover insights, identify growth opportunities, establish key benchmarks, and ensure we deliver a product that truly satisfies our customers' needs.
We expect you to take full ownership of data pipelines, analytics, and insights, ensuring every decision is backed by reliable data. You'll work in a professional and dynamic environment where accuracy matters, constantly validating that our data is meaningful and actionable.
Why Join Us
Work on an outstanding product: Our platform is trendy, fast-scaling, and redefining how people change their professional roles.
Make a direct impact: As a Senior Data Analyst, your insights will guide product decisions, influence the roadmap, and shape user experiences.
Tackle meaningful challenges: From decoding user intent across millions of interactions to optimising conversion funnels, you'll face complex and exciting problems every day.
Grow with us: This is an ambitious journey with huge potential – perfect for someone eager to grow alongside a cutting-edge product and market.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Product Owners and Data Teams across marketing, billing, and product domains.
Create new dashboards, maintain and improve existing reports such as Product Reports.
Conduct user behavior analysis and aha moment analysis.
Analyse data to generate actionable insights, find trends, patterns, and provide recommendations to maximize KPIs.
Design and conduct A/B tests and homogeneity tests to validate hypotheses and measure impact.
Monitor metrics across all domains.
Design and build robust data models in SQL.
Give and receive actionable feedback to and from peers and the Leadership Team.
Qualifications
Degree in an analytical field such as Math, Data Science, or Economics.
At least 3+ years of work experience as a Data Analyst.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights in large datasets.
Excellent verbal communication.
Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions that align with the organisation's goals.
Experience in Product Analytics.
Experience with Mixpanel, GA4, Amplitude, or similar tools.
Advanced SQL skills.
Experience with popular BI tools such as Tableau, Looker, or similar.
Experience in subscription business.
Ability to adapt quickly, learn new tools and methods efficiently, and work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment.
Fluent English and Russian/Ukrainian.
Nice to Have
Experience in Marketing Analytics.
Experience with Python or R.
Experience with GCP and BigQuery.
Experience with Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.
Experience with orchestration frameworks such as Airflow.
Experience with git and code review process.
Location
Ruby Labs operates within the CET (Central European Time) zone. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ±4 hours of CET. This ensures optimal collaboration and communication during working hours.
Benefits
Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team! We offer:
Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Read more about it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkrN76JlZkbKj9WSOhlT1_mni_CZeDkHdwfIjPXVwvk/preview?tab=t.0#heading=h.ndsdl4wapxtt
Be part of our fast-growing team and seize this excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth!
Interview Process
After submitting your application, we conduct a thorough review which typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may occasionally take longer due to the volume of applications received. If we see a potential fit, we proceed with the following steps:
Recruiter Screening (40 minutes)
Technical Interview (90 minutes)
Final Interview (60 minutes)
Life at Ruby Labs
At Ruby Labs, we move fast, aim high, and expect the same from our team. We're not here to play small—we're here to build, grow, and win. That means we look for people who are ambitious, driven, and ready to give their best every single day.
This is a place for individuals who thrive under pressure, embrace challenges, and see opportunity in every obstacle. If you're hungry to achieve, motivated by impact, and want to grow at the speed of your own ambition, Ruby Labs offers the platform to make it happen.
Here, effort is matched with reward. We recognize those who go all in and deliver results, and we create space for people who want more—more responsibility, more growth, and more success.
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