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Updated 13th October 2025
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Engineer
1B - 3B USD, Consumer GoodsFAVORABLE
“Looker Streamlines Developer Workflows With LookML Code-Based Data Modeling Options”
As a software engineer, my overall experience using Looker has been honestly pretty solid, mostly because it caters heavily to a developer-first mindset. The absolute biggest game-changer for me is LookML. Unlike other BI tools where you are stuck in a clunky drag-and-drop UI, Looker lets me actually write code to define the semantic layer. Being able to use Git for version control, open pull requests, and keep the logic DRY with extends and explores makes it feel like a natural extension of our standard engineering workflows.
That said, it is not entirely without its quirks. While LookML is incredibly powerful, the learning curve can be a bit steep for non-devs. This sometimes means data requests still bottleneck with the engineering team. Also, debugging complex Persistent Derived Tables or deciphering the exact SQL Looker generates under the hood can occasionally turn into a frustrating rabbit hole. You quickly learn that Looker is only as fast as your underlying data warehouse.
Overall, though, I really like using it. It perfectly bridges the gap between raw SQL and non-technical business users. I honestly do not dread building business dashboards anymore, simply because I know the underlying data models are robust and maintainable.
STAFF ANALYTICS ENGINEER
50M - 250M USD, Services (non-Government)CRITICAL
“LookML Supports Data Consistency While Visualization Choices Remain Restricted”
It is a very solid tool, especially with the possibility of centralizing metadata and definitions with LookML, but the selection of visualizations available is very limited compared to similar tools from other vendors.
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Googlers is a company that creates products intended to create opportunities for an extensive audience, regardless of their location across the globe. The company values diverse perspectives, imaginations and non-conformity to predefined norms and impossibilities. The goal is to build products while incorporating uniqueness of each individual involved in this process, aiming to make their products accessible and useful to all.
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Public
Year Founded
1998
Head office location
Mountain View, CA, United States
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
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Looker Streamlines Developer Workflows With LookML Code-Based Data Modeling Options
As a software engineer, my overall experience using Looker has been honestly pretty solid, mostly because it caters heavily to a developer-first mindset. The absolute biggest game-changer for me is LookML. Unlike other BI tools where you are stuck in a clunky drag-and-drop UI, Looker lets me actually write code to define the semantic layer. Being able to use Git for version control, open pull requests, and keep the logic DRY with extends and explores makes it feel like a natural extension of our standard engineering workflows. That said, it is not entirely without its quirks. While LookML is incredibly powerful, the learning curve can be a bit steep for non-devs. This sometimes means data requests still bottleneck with the engineering team. Also, debugging complex Persistent Derived Tables or deciphering the exact SQL Looker generates under the hood can occasionally turn into a frustrating rabbit hole. You quickly learn that Looker is only as fast as your underlying data warehouse. Overall, though, I really like using it. It perfectly bridges the gap between raw SQL and non-technical business users. I honestly do not dread building business dashboards anymore, simply because I know the underlying data models are robust and maintainable. - Software Developer1B-10B USDFinance (non-banking)Review Source
Turning Raw Data Into Actionable Reports Without Technical Expertise Using Looker Studio
I've been working with google looker studio to build clear , Meaningful dashboards that help teams understand their dara better. Most of my work involves taking raw information from sources like Google Analytics, Google Sheets, and Big Query, and turning it into visual reports that people can actually use in their day-to-day decision-making. Overtime, I've gotten comfortable creating interactive charts, setting up filters, blending multiple data sources, and using calculated fields to highlight the metrics that matter most. My focus is always on making dashboards that feel intuitive-something anyone can open and immediately understand without needing a technical background. I also collaborate with teams to understand without needing a technical background what they want to measure and then design the dashboard layout, logic, and visuals around those needs. whether it's tracking performance, spotting trends, or simplifying manual reporting, I try to make the whole process as smooth and reliable as possible. Overall, Looker studio has been a big part of how i help teams turn their data into something useful, visual, and easy to act on. - Manager, StrategyGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
Grouping Capabilities Excel, While Table Merging and Date Fields Need Improvement
After spending a lot of time with Looker, I believe it's a very powerful and useful tool that lets me get most of the insights I need both operationally and strategically in a very simple way. - It Services Associate50M-1B USDTelecommunicationReview Source
Very powerful, but with a complex learning curve
Overall, my experience with Google Locker has been quite good, to be honest. It's a tool that, once you start using it properly, you realize is designed for more serious data environments and not just classic dashboards. It particularly excels in how it structures data with LookML, which is a bit tricky at first, but then gives you considerable control. It's true that it's not the most intuitive tool when you first start using it, but once you get used to its interface, it works quite reliably. - INGENIERO DE PROYECTOS<50M USDTelecommunicationReview Source
Looker Offers Flexible Data Source Integration and Dashboard Creation with Cloud Support
Looker is an excelent tool for creating dashboards for data analytics, and it is very useful that you can provide data from many sources, including from the cloud. It provides all the tools you need to create a very professional report for your enterprise projects or for personal use. It's free and you can collab with other google accounts. You can export the report in different formats or you can have it on the cloud and it updates the data in real time.
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