Senior BI Engineer - Looker

• Manage and optimize the Looker platform, integrated as a white-labeled solution within Harness.io’s Software Engineering Insights product.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams to design and implement BI, data visualization, and analytics solutions aligned with product and business goals.
• Design and maintain scalable data models and ETL processes that support efficient data ingestion and transformation for reporting purposes.
• Develop and “washboard” data models, SQL transformations, and LookML objects, ensuring data quality and alignment with reporting requirements.
• Create and optimize Looker dashboards to support in-depth analysis, business KPIs, and real-time reporting, focusing on scalability and performance.
• Implement data validation and quality checks to maintain high data integrity across the BI platform.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and provide actionable insights to guide product enhancements, user engagement strategies, and key decision-making processes.
• Stay up-to-date on BI tools, best practices, and trends to continuously improve the efficiency and capabilities of the BI platform.

• 3-6 years of experience in a BI Developer, BI Engineering, or Looker Admin role, ideally within a SaaS or tech environment.
• Proficiency in Looker, including dashboard creation, LookML, and data visualization, with a strong grasp of BI best practices and performance optimization.
• Background in computer science or a related technical field, with solid experience in SQL, data modeling, ETL processes, and handling large datasets.
• Experience in working with data warehousing and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), as well as integrating data from diverse sources.
• Familiarity with data pipeline tools and a willingness to contribute to ETL processes and data management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, and product, to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing project priorities.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), Python for data manipulation, and familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Work Location

Mountain View, CA - Hybrid 

What you will have at Harness

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events
• Monthly internet reimbursement