Program Tooling & Analytics Developer

Join a dynamic Program Tooling & Analytics Developer role focused on building internal web tools, dashboards, and data solutions that help teams make faster, better-informed decisions. This is an onsite opportunity in Foster City, CA, where you'll work closely with cross-functional partners to turn complex data into practical, usable insights.
Responsibilities

• Build and maintain internal web tools and dashboards that support program planning, execution, and executive decision-making.
• Translate business questions into scoped technical solutions, iterating quickly based on stakeholder feedback.
• Design and support the data layer behind tools, including queries, transformations, and pipelines that keep information current.
• Develop geospatial tooling and visualizations that help evaluate and compare service area opportunities.
• Work with large, messy, real-world datasets and clearly surface data gaps, assumptions, and confidence levels.
• Collaborate with TPMs, engineers, and other partners to deliver tools that are useful, understandable, and actionable.
• Own projects end to end from prototype through release and ongoing iteration.

Skills

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a BS or MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build web tools or dashboards from start to finish through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.
• Strong Python skills and working knowledge of SQL.
• Front-end development experience with React/TypeScript or a Python-based framework such as Streamlit, Dash, or Flask.
• Experience with a visualization library such as Plotly or D3.
• Solid software fundamentals, including version control, code review, and readable code.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Comfort working with incomplete or imperfect data and knowing when results are not reliable enough to present.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with geospatial tools such as GeoPandas, Shapely, OSMnx, H3, Mapbox, Leaflet, deck.gl, or QGIS.
• Experience working with open data sources such as OpenStreetMap or Overture Maps.
• Exposure to large-scale data processing or BI tools such as Databricks, PySpark, Tableau, or Looker.
• Background in routing, graph algorithms, or network analysis.
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, mapping, mobility data, or internal tools used by cross-functional teams.
• Comfort using generative AI coding tools thoughtfully, with careful review and testing before delivery.

Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued and equity is a core principle. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique experiences, ideas, and strengths to the role.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $37 per hour based on qualifications and experience.