Cognizant is a large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to transform a variety of businesses. As a Data Analyst, you well help to improve and maintain the ultimate real-time information-sharing app, revolutionizing how people connect? We are on a mission to become the trusted global digital public square, committed to protecting freedom of speech and building the future unlimited interactivity. Our goal is to empower every user to freely create and share ideas, fostering open public discourse without barriers. Join us in shaping this thrilling journey where your contribution will be invaluable to our success!

This role is 100% onsite in Palo Alto, CA. Only local candidates will be considered.

Role Responsibilities
As a data analyst on the safety engineering team, you will have the unique opportunity to influence and elevate our safety systems with your insights and innovations.

Develop key metrics for a profound understanding of our Safety operations, assessing their effectiveness at keeping users safe while respecting their right to free speech. Build and maintain essential datasets, dashboards, and reporting services, serving as the source of truth for our performance indicators. Analyze data and build analytical tools to gain insights into user behavior, thereby enhancing our defenses, uncovering moderation inefficiencies, and devising new improvements to our systems. Provide data and analysis support for A/B tests, playing a pivotal role in data-driven decision-making for process changes. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and operations managers, offering data and analytical support to enhance product development.

Role Requirements
We're looking for exceptional Data Analysts who are passionate about our mission and have a strong desire to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will have:

At least a Bachelor's degree Mastery of SQL and/or other data processing tools like Spark 4+ years of industry experience working with large scale datasets, end-to-end data solutions, and business metrics analytics (we are hiring all levels DA II or above). Ability to work cross-functionally to iterate on requirements to ensure customer data needs are met Familiarity with dashboarding tools like Tableau and the ability to automate workflows

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 - $96,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.