Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs in California

Business Intelligence Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, financial services, and entertainment across a wide range of seniority from junior analyst-adjacent roles through principal and staff-level engineers. The largest hiring markets are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo have deep, ongoing BI engineering needs. The most sought-after specialties include cloud data warehousing, self-service analytics platform development, and real-time pipeline engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles80
Top employerApple
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring34
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Sacramento Kings
Business Intelligence Intern
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Sacramento Kings
New 20h ago
Business Intelligence Intern
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales

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Sutter Health
Business Intelligence Analyst III
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Business Intelligence Analyst III
Sutter Health
Sacramento, California
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
$107k.6 - $160k.41/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Affinity Truck Center
Business Intelligence Analyst
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Business Intelligence Analyst
Affinity Truck Center
Fresno, California
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist

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PDS Health
Engineer I, Business Analytics and Data Intelligence
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Engineer I, Business Analytics and Data Intelligence
PDS Health
Irvine, California
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$93k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
11 jobs
San Francisco
8 jobs
San Diego
6 jobs
Irvine
5 jobs
Sacramento
5 jobs
Carlsbad
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Cupertino
3 jobs
Mountain View
3 jobs

Business Intelligence Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Apple
Apple4 open roles
Petco
Petco4 open roles
Sutter Health
Sutter Health4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Manufacturing4
  • Retail3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business intelligence engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one major BI platform such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines using Python, Spark, or similar tools
  • Hands-on work with cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift
  • Ability to translate business questions into data models and present findings to non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with version control, agile workflows, and collaborative development environments

Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business intelligence engineer in California?

There is no state-issued license required to work as a business intelligence engineer in California. Most employers in the state look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, or a related field, combined with demonstrated SQL and BI tool experience. California's competitive tech market also rewards candidates who build a portfolio of data projects, contribute to open-source work, or earn vendor certifications in platforms like Tableau, dbt, or Google Cloud.

How much do business intelligence engineers make in California?

Business intelligence engineers in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business intelligence engineers in California?

Employers hiring business intelligence engineers in California right now include Apple, Petco, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, large health systems, and financial institutions means demand is spread across industries, not limited to pure tech firms.

Which California cities have the most business intelligence engineer jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most business intelligence engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of the density of technology and cloud-infrastructure companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles draws demand from media, entertainment, and e-commerce, and San Diego's large biotech and defense sectors support a steady share of openings.

Are there remote business intelligence engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, because BI engineering work is primarily analytical and laptop-based with few requirements for physical presence. About 50% of business intelligence engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how deeply distributed work has taken hold in the California tech sector. Dashboard development, pipeline maintenance, and stakeholder reporting are the parts of the role most commonly performed fully remote.

How can I get hired as a business intelligence engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior data analyst or associate BI developer role, which many large California employers use as a pipeline into full BI engineering positions. Companies like Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and major California-based insurance and financial services firms run structured new-graduate programs or rotational data roles that provide hands-on experience. Building a portfolio of SQL projects and a certification in a widely used BI platform like Tableau or Looker gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in a competitive California applicant pool.

Where can I find and apply to business intelligence engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to business intelligence engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly without needing to create a profile or sign up first.

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