Software Engineer - Tableau
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Position Overview:
As a Sr Dashboard Developer, we are looking for someone with strong experience in data visualization, dashboard design, and analytics using Tableau and ThoughtSpot. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in SQL, understands modern cloud data platforms, and excels at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
You will work closely with our internal teams and technology partners to deliver comprehensive and scalable marketing data and analytics solutions. This role offers the unique opportunity to engage in many technology platforms in a rapidly evolving marketing technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain Tableau and ThoughtSpot dashboards for marketing and business teams
SQL expertise for querying and optimizing data in Google BigQuery
Translate marketing requirements into clear KPIs, metrics, and visual analytics
Develop insights across campaign performance, funnels, attribution, and audience segmentation
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and trusted reporting across dashboards
Optimize dashboard performance and usability for large, complex datasets
Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to understand source data and models
Communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3 to 5 years of experience in data engineering or related roles
Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform, with a focus on analytics and reporting environments (e.g., BigQuery).
Proven experience delivering consumer marketing dashboards and analytical insights for enterprise stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of data modeling, metrics definition, and analytics platforms used for business intelligence and reporting.
Advanced experience with SQL, including querying large, complex datasets; familiarity with NoSQL concepts is a plus.
Hands-on experience building dashboards on top of modern cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery.
Familiarity with marketing data sources and tools, including platforms such as Google Analytics, Blueconic, Klaviyo, and similar systems.
Strong understanding of performance marketing concepts, including targeting and segmentation, A/B testing, attribution, and funnel analysis.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to translate data into insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset, with experience partnering across marketing, analytics, and technology teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience working in Agile development environments, collaborating through iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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