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PermitFlow

Staff Analytics Engineer

PermitFlow is hiring a Staff Analytics Engineer in New York, United States. It pays $165k-$250k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on PermitFlow.

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  • On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Some of the work can be done remotely, according to the posting.
  • The posting mentions OpenAI and AI agents among its tools and skills.
  • PermitFlow has 39 other open roles on Level.
  • Posted in the last few days.

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PermitFlow is redefining how America builds. We’re an applied AI company serving the nation’s builders, tackling one of the largest information challenges in the economy: understanding what can be built, where, and how. Our AI agent workforce helps the fastest-growing construction companies navigate everything from permitting and licensing to inspections and project closeouts – accelerating housing, clean-energy, and infrastructure development across the country.

Despite being a $1.6T industry, construction still suffers from massive delays, wasted capital, and lost opportunity. PermitFlow has already delivered unprecedented speed, accuracy, and visibility to over $20B in development, helping contractors reduce compliance time, de-risk projects, and scale with confidence.

As the U.S. enters a new capex supercycle across data centers, factories, housing, and renewables, joining PermitFlow means building the AI infrastructure at the core of every construction project driving the next wave of reindustrialization.

We’ve raised over $90M, most recently completing our Series B, from top-tier investors including Accel, Kleiner Perkins, Initialized, Y Combinator, Felicis, and Altos Ventures, with backing from leaders at OpenAI, Google, Procore, ServiceTitan, Zillow, PlanGrid, and Uber.

Our HQ is in New York City with a hybrid schedule (3 in-office days per week). We prefer NYC-based candidates or those open to relocation.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Staff Analytics Engineer to help build and shape the future of data at PermitFlow. You’ll own our analytics infrastructure, tackle complex business problems, and help define how we leverage AI to make data more accessible and actionable across the company.

This is a high-impact, hands-on individual contributor role combining analytics engineering, strategic analysis, and technical leadership. You’ll partner directly with leaders across Engineering, Product, Operations, and Customer Success to turn data into better decisions.

We’re building an AI-native data function, and we’re looking for someone excited to challenge traditional approaches, take ownership, and shape how data powers a rapidly scaling business.

 What You'll Do
  • Own our data foundation: Design, build, and scale our data warehouse, dbt models, pipelines, and core metrics.

  • Drive business impact: Translate complex business questions into actionable insights, predictive models, and strategic recommendations.

  • Build AI-powered analytics: Leverage LLMs to automate routine analysis, enable self-service insights, and improve how teams interact with data.

  • Set technical direction: Establish best practices for data modeling, quality, testing, and governance as our infrastructure scales.

  • Partner with leadership: Work cross-functionally to define KPIs, identify opportunities, and influence critical business decisions.

  • Shape our data function: Help define our long-term data strategy, tooling, and technical standards as PermitFlow grows.

What We're Looking For
  • Extensive experience in analytics engineering, data analytics, or BI, with a track record of owning complex, high-impact initiatives.

  • Expert SQL skills and deep, hands-on experience with dbt, data modeling, and modern cloud data warehouses.

  • Strong Python skills and experience building scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure.

  • Practical experience using LLMs or AI-powered tools to improve analytics workflows and data accessibility.

  • A full-stack data mindset, combining strong engineering fundamentals with analytical depth and business intuition.

  • Proven ability to lead ambiguous, cross-functional projects independently and influence technical and business decisions.

  • A builder’s mindset, strong communication skills, and excitement for shaping an evolving, AI-native data function.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company

  • 100% company-paid base medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees + healthcare FSA

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Unlimited PTO and paid family leave

  • Home office & equipment stipend

  • Daily in-office lunch and dinner provided

  • Commuter benefits (pre-tax transit and parking)

PermitFlow provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or family status, as protected by applicable law.


We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

How we rate this

Staff Analytics Engineer at PermitFlow rates 12 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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