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 roles168+
Top employerIntuit
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring33
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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University of California - San Francisco
Business Intelligence Developer
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University of California - San Francisco
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Business Intelligence Developer
University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Coherent Corp.
Principal Business Intelligence Engineer
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Coherent Corp.
Added 1mo ago
Principal Business Intelligence Engineer
Coherent Corp.
Santa Clara, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Data Science
Project Management
$142k - $196k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Business Intelligence Engineer
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Amazon.com
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Business Intelligence Engineer
Amazon.com
Santa Monica, California
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Data Science
Data Analytics
Project Management
$100k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Callaway Golf
Principal, Business Intelligence Developer
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Callaway Golf
Added 2mo ago
Principal, Business Intelligence Developer
Callaway Golf
Carlsbad, California
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$113k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's

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Morrison Foerster
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
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Morrison Foerster
Added 5mo ago
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
Morrison Foerster
Los Angeles, California
Data Science & Analytics
Business Operations
$114k - $179k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
44 jobs
San Diego
14 jobs
Mountain View
12 jobs
San Jose
11 jobs
Sunnyvale
10 jobs
Cupertino
9 jobs
Menlo Park
9 jobs
San Mateo
8 jobs
Santa Clara
7 jobs

Business Intelligence Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit
    Intuit13
  • Apple
    Apple9
  • Walmart
    Walmart8
  • Adobe
    Adobe6
  • Meta
    Meta6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software84
  • Electronics & Hardware17
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Law & Legal Services8
  • Retail8

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 Intuit, Apple, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?

San Francisco, San Diego, and Mountain View 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 27% of business intelligence engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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