Senior Software Engineer, Business Intelligence

Job Description

San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA | Engineering Team | Reports to Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Who is Allbirds?

At Allbirds, we believe in using business as a force for good. We’re a global footwear and apparel brand with roots in New Zealand and our headquarters in San Francisco. Since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. Our commitment to creating better things in a better way is fueled by a belief that the fashion industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. And as a certified B Corp, we’re dedicated to making the most sustainable products we can using premium natural materials - designed for life’s everyday adventures.

Where we need help

We are growing fast and have a massive collection of data from disparate sources. We need someone to put thoughtful intention into translating this data into usable yet powerful interfaces for both technical and non-technical users. You’ll be the voice of the data product and be responsible for driving user adoption, helping Allbirds make better decisions in a better way.

What does the job entail?

• Design and implement scalable data models using best practices for our business intelligence tool
• Optimize SQL performance and implement performance enhancements to get accurate and fast responses for end users
• Build clean, usable dashboards and visualizations around core business KPIs, defining patterns and setting standards for other analysts throughout the business
• Create wireframes and technical documentation to reach alignment across various stakeholders
• Build a data dictionary and create the central point for the entire company to contribute and align on key business definitions
• Be a champion for accurate, timely, well-structured data throughout the company
• Work closely with Data Engineering to align on necessary transformations from source data and on optimally designed data models
• Work closely with other teams like Supply Chain, Analytics, and Marketing to define user requirements and collaborate on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Conduct user training and user testing sessions

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Customer-focused: You start by fully understanding the problem first and then work your way into the right solution
• Excellent attention to detail in everything you touch
• Superb communication skills, as you will be a champion for data at Allbirds
• Flexible across the stack and willing to do whatever is necessary to deliver great data
• End-to-end ownership of your projects and willingness to wear multiple hats
• You have strong opinions and can communicate them well. You also hear all sides of a debate and adapt to new perspectives that emerge from it.

More practical skills needed:

• 5+ years of experience as a data developer/analyst
• Expert SQL and data visualization skills
• Experience with software engineering principles (e.g. scalability, testing, etc.)
• Experience with BI tools such as Looker (LookML), Tableau is a plus
• Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud technologies or have the aptitude to quickly learn them
• Familiarity with developing and maintaining ETLs (Spark, Pandas, etc.) and/or ELTs (dbt)

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary + equity
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401k employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness benefits
• Discounted products
• Pup friendly office!

Diversity

Allbirds is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Allbirds policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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