The RealReal

Looker Architect

The RealReal • $160K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Business Intelligence or Analytics Engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with Looker and LookML development.
  • Advanced SQL skills and understanding of relational data modeling.
  • Experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake or Google BigQuery.
  • Proficiency in Git for LookML code version control and management.
  • Collaboration experience with cross-functional teams to develop BI solutions.
  • Knowledge of BI platform governance and user access management.
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance LookML models and dashboards for accuracy and scalability.
  • Administer the Looker platform, managing user access and permissions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data issues collaboratively with stakeholders.
  • Deliver scalable BI solutions to meet evolving business needs.
  • Optimize Looker performance by improving query efficiency and data model design.
  • Lead cleanup of outdated reports and dashboards effectively.
  • Partner with InfoSec to ensure governance and compliance with data access.
  • Create documentation and provide training to promote platform adoption.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
Full Job Description
About The Role
This role is responsible for maintaining and evolving our Looker architecture to support a scalable, reliable, and user-friendly Business Intelligence ecosystem. You will manage core data models, reporting structures, and platform administration while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions. The ideal candidate is hands-on, pragmatic, and passionate about building robust BI foundations that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What You Get To Do Every Day
  • Maintain and enhance LookML models, Explores, dashboards, and reporting assets to ensure accuracy, performance, and scalability.
  • Administer the Looker platform, including user access, permissions, system health monitoring, and operational support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve reporting and data issues in partnership with Data Engineering and business stakeholders.
  • Deliver enhancements and scalable BI solutions that support evolving business needs while enabling self-service analytics.
  • Optimize platform performance by improving query efficiency, usability, and data model design.
  • Lead legacy content cleanup by identifying and deprecating outdated reports and dashboards.
  • Partner with InfoSec and internal teams to support governance, access reviews, and compliance requirements.
  • Create documentation, provide user training, and promote best practices to ensure effective knowledge sharing and platform adoption.

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:
  • 7+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with Looker, including LookML development and administration.
  • Advanced SQL skills and strong understanding of relational data modeling.
  • Hands-on experience working with modern cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Google BigQuery, or Amazon Redshift) to query data and optimize downstream Looker performance.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Git or platform-native version control for LookML code deployment, branching, and model maintenance.
  • Proven experience collaborating directly with cross-functional teams (such as Product, Sales Ops, Marketing, or Data Engineering) to translate business requirements into technical BI solutions.
  • Experience managing user roles, access permissions, and governance/security protocols within a BI platform.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.


Preferred Requirements:
  • 8-10+ years supporting enterprise Business Intelligence and analytics platforms
  • Proven success maintaining and optimizing Looker semantic models, Explores, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
  • Familiarity with data pipelines and upstream/downstream data dependencies
  • Understanding of BI governance, access management, and data security best practices
  • Background working in audit or compliance environments (e.g., SOX)
  • Strong knowledge of query optimization, data quality troubleshooting, and performance tuning
  • A hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail


Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
  • Find out more about our Benefits here.


The expected salary range for this role is $160,000.00-$180,000.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR's total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

About The RealReal

The RealReal is a luxury online consignment store that specializes in authenticated, pre-owned designer fashion and accessories. The company was founded in 2011 by Julie Wainwright and has since grown to become a leading player in the online luxury consignment market. The RealReal employs a team of experts who carefully inspect and authenticate every item sold on the platform, ensuring that customers receive only the highest quality products. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce waste and promote circular fashion. The RealReal is headquartered in San Francisco, California and has additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.
Learn more about The RealReal
Size
2,604 employees
Market Cap
$114.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$175.8 million
Founded
2011
Revenue
$299.9 million
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