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Business Intelligence jobs are consistently among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech, with strong demand from employers who regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Most BI positions qualify as specialty occupations, making them well-suited for both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension available to graduates in data, computer science, and related fields.
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Redfin is revolutionizing the $75 billion real estate industry. We use data, beautiful software, and innovative design to put customers first at every step in the home-buying and selling process. Get ready to dive headfirst into our award-winning mobile apps, solving complex business problems in a highly visible, customer-centric way. If you value doing great work in a collaborative environment, join our team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Business Intelligence Engineer II, you'll play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of business intelligence solutions that power data-driven decision-making across the organization. You'll work closely with data engineers, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to build and maintain Tableau reports and dashboards, and curate reliable, well-structured data in Snowflake.
You'll be expected to work independently on BI deliverables while also contributing to team best practices and supporting the growth of the business.
- Design, build, and maintain Tableau dashboards and reports that deliver clear, actionable insights to business stakeholders across multiple domains
- Write, optimize, and maintain SQL in Snowflake to source, transform, and curate data for reporting and analytical use cases
- Develop and maintain data models that support scalable, reusable BI solutions
- Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues, ensuring reports reflect accurate and trustworthy data
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into well-designed BI solutions
- Participate in and contribute to code reviews with a focus on performance, readability, and maintainability
- Monitor existing dashboards and pipelines, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact stakeholders
- Document data definitions, report logic, and processes to support team knowledge sharing
- Contribute to the identification and resolution of technical debt within the BI environment
- Stay current on Tableau and Snowflake capabilities and advocate for adoption of best practices across the team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience
- Proven proficiency in SQL, including complex joins, window functions, aggregations, and query optimization
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining production-grade dashboards and reports in Tableau
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake or a comparable cloud data warehouse
- Familiarity with data modeling concepts such as star schema and dimensional modeling
- Ability to work independently on deliverables while collaborating effectively across teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field
- Experience with version control tools such as Git and familiarity with CI/CD practices
- Exposure to Python or another scripting language for data manipulation or automation
- Current business focused AI use
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About us
Redfin is a technology-driven real estate company with the country's most-visited real estate brokerage website. As part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), Redfin is creating an integrated homeownership platform from search to close to make the dream of homeownership more affordable and accessible for everyone. Redfin’s clients can see homes first with on-demand tours, easily apply for a home loan with Rocket Mortgage, and save thousands in fees while working with a top local agent.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at Careers@Rocket.com.
INTRODUCTION
Redfin is revolutionizing the $75 billion real estate industry. We use data, beautiful software, and innovative design to put customers first at every step in the home-buying and selling process. Get ready to dive headfirst into our award-winning mobile apps, solving complex business problems in a highly visible, customer-centric way. If you value doing great work in a collaborative environment, join our team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Business Intelligence Engineer II, you'll play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of business intelligence solutions that power data-driven decision-making across the organization. You'll work closely with data engineers, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to build and maintain Tableau reports and dashboards, and curate reliable, well-structured data in Snowflake.
You'll be expected to work independently on BI deliverables while also contributing to team best practices and supporting the growth of the business.
- Design, build, and maintain Tableau dashboards and reports that deliver clear, actionable insights to business stakeholders across multiple domains
- Write, optimize, and maintain SQL in Snowflake to source, transform, and curate data for reporting and analytical use cases
- Develop and maintain data models that support scalable, reusable BI solutions
- Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues, ensuring reports reflect accurate and trustworthy data
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into well-designed BI solutions
- Participate in and contribute to code reviews with a focus on performance, readability, and maintainability
- Monitor existing dashboards and pipelines, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact stakeholders
- Document data definitions, report logic, and processes to support team knowledge sharing
- Contribute to the identification and resolution of technical debt within the BI environment
- Stay current on Tableau and Snowflake capabilities and advocate for adoption of best practices across the team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience
- Proven proficiency in SQL, including complex joins, window functions, aggregations, and query optimization
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining production-grade dashboards and reports in Tableau
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake or a comparable cloud data warehouse
- Familiarity with data modeling concepts such as star schema and dimensional modeling
- Ability to work independently on deliverables while collaborating effectively across teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field
- Experience with version control tools such as Git and familiarity with CI/CD practices
- Exposure to Python or another scripting language for data manipulation or automation
- Current business focused AI use
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About us
Redfin is a technology-driven real estate company with the country's most-visited real estate brokerage website. As part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), Redfin is creating an integrated homeownership platform from search to close to make the dream of homeownership more affordable and accessible for everyone. Redfin’s clients can see homes first with on-demand tours, easily apply for a home loan with Rocket Mortgage, and save thousands in fees while working with a top local agent.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at Careers@Rocket.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Intelligence
Target employers with a STEM OPT extension track record
Search for companies that have previously filed H-1B petitions for BI Analysts and Data Engineers. Employers already familiar with OPT extensions are far less likely to hesitate when your authorization timeline comes up in the hiring process.
Lead with your technical stack, not your visa status
Recruiters filter on SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python proficiency before they consider authorization. Get those skills prominent in your resume header and the first bullet of each role. Sponsorship conversations go better when you're already a strong match.
Apply to consulting firms and staffing agencies that place BI contractors
Many BI roles are filled through consulting firms that routinely manage OPT paperwork across multiple clients. These employers sponsor at higher rates than direct-hire corporate teams and often convert contractors to full-time once your H-1B is approved.
Clarify whether the role qualifies for STEM OPT before accepting
Not all BI job titles trigger STEM OPT eligibility. Verify your degree field is on the STEM designated degree program list and confirm your prospective employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required before your DSO can recommend the extension.
Apply early to build a pipeline before your OPT start date
BI hiring cycles can run six to eight weeks from first interview to offer. Starting your search at least three months before your current authorization expires gives you enough runway to negotiate start dates without creating gaps in your work authorization.
Quantify business impact in every resume bullet
Hiring managers for BI roles respond to numbers: dashboards that reduced reporting time, revenue trends you surfaced, or cost anomalies your analysis caught. Specific outcomes demonstrate specialty-occupation-level expertise and strengthen any future H-1B petition your employer files.
Business Intelligence OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Intelligence roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most BI roles do qualify, but eligibility depends on your degree, not your job title. Your degree field must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Common qualifying fields include Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, and Data Analytics. If your degree is in Business Administration or a non-STEM field, you may only have the standard 12-month OPT period, so confirm your eligibility with your DSO before you start applying.
How do I find Business Intelligence jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate lists BI roles from employers who have a demonstrated history of sponsoring work visas, so you can filter out companies that won't engage with OPT candidates. Beyond that, focus your applications on mid-to-large enterprises in finance, healthcare, and retail technology, where dedicated data teams are common and sponsorship infrastructure is already in place. Avoid startups with fewer than 50 employees unless they explicitly state they sponsor visas.
When should I disclose my OPT status to a BI employer?
The most practical approach is to disclose after you have a strong technical interview performance but before any formal offer is extended. This gives the employer time to confirm their ability to sponsor without derailing the conversation before they've seen your skills. Some candidates include a brief note in their cover letter; others wait until the recruiter screening call. Either approach works as long as you don't let it come as a surprise during the offer stage.
What BI tools and skills make OPT candidates more competitive?
SQL is non-negotiable for nearly every BI role. Beyond that, proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or Looker covers the visualization layer most employers expect. Python or R for data manipulation, and experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift, significantly broadens the roles you'll qualify for. Employers filing H-1B petitions also benefit from a well-defined technical scope, so a specific, demonstrable skill set actually makes the sponsorship case stronger on both ends.
Can I change employers while on OPT and keep working in Business Intelligence?
Yes, you can change employers during OPT, but there are strict conditions. Each new BI role must be directly related to your degree field, and you must report the employment change to your DSO within 10 days through your SEVIS portal. You also cannot exceed 90 days of total unemployment during standard OPT, or 150 days during a STEM OPT extension. Line up your next role before leaving your current one to avoid burning through your unemployment allowance while you search.