OPT Business Intelligence Lead Jobs
Business Intelligence Lead jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before your OPT period ends. Most roles demand proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. With STEM OPT extension eligibility common in this field, you may have up to three years to secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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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 Lead
Target companies with a history of STEM OPT sponsorship
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for BI roles before. Companies that have sponsored similar positions are far more likely to support your OPT extension and future visa petitions.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Business Intelligence Lead roles typically sit under CIP codes for Computer Science, Information Systems, or Statistics. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, as STEM OPT extension gives you 24 extra months of work authorization.
Raise OPT early in the interview process
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage, not after. Framing it as a two to three year runway before H-1B sponsorship is needed reduces employer hesitation and avoids surprises during background checks or onboarding paperwork.
Build a portfolio of measurable BI outcomes
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against your impact. Document specific results from your BI work, such as dashboards that reduced reporting time or analyses that directly informed a business decision, to make the sponsorship investment obvious.
Understand your OPT end date before accepting offers
Know exactly how many months remain on your OPT authorization. If you have less than six months left, prioritize roles at companies with established immigration counsel, as they can move faster on H-1B petitions when the lottery window opens.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership alongside technical skills
BI Lead roles require managing stakeholders, not just building dashboards. Highlighting your ability to translate data insights into executive decisions positions you as harder to replace, which directly strengthens your case for long-term sponsorship.
Business Intelligence Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Business Intelligence Lead?
Yes. A Business Intelligence Lead role qualifies for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline. You must have a valid EAD card before your start date and ensure your employer is enrolled in E-Verify if you plan to apply for the STEM OPT extension.
Does a Business Intelligence Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code, such as Computer and Information Sciences or Statistics, and the role is related to that field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Business Intelligence Lead positions almost always meet the relatedness requirement given their technical nature. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO.
How do I find Business Intelligence Lead jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Business Intelligence Lead jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship. Filtering by visa-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Many companies that post BI roles on Migrate Mate have existing immigration infrastructure and prior H-1B sponsorship history.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends for a BI Lead role?
Many do, particularly larger technology, finance, and consulting firms where BI functions are central to operations. The key factor is demonstrating irreplaceability in the role before your OPT expires. Companies that have already invested in your onboarding and seen measurable output from your work are significantly more likely to file an H-1B petition on your behalf when the lottery window opens in March.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers while working as a BI Lead?
Your OPT is tied to your field of study, not your specific employer, so changing companies is permitted as long as the new role remains directly related to your degree. However, you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. On STEM OPT, there is an additional requirement: your new employer must sign a Form I-983 training plan before you begin work.