Luminize · 1 month ago
Principal Analytics Engineer (Amazon eCommerce)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expLuminize is a full-service Amazon growth partner helping brands succeed in the world’s most competitive ecommerce marketplace. They are seeking a Principal Data Analytics Engineer to lead the architecture and optimization of data pipelines, implement data quality frameworks, and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic environment.
AdvertisingE-Commerce PlatformsMarketing
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, refactoring, and optimization of end-to-end data pipelines across BigQuery, dbt, and Looker Studio
Untangle legacy workflows, undocumented lineage, circular data flows, and brittle integrations to build a future-ready data foundation
Implement high-reliability data quality frameworks, observability layers, and monitoring systems in GCP
Own BigQuery performance optimization through smart partitioning, clustering, caching, and warehouse tuning
Develop reliable ingestion and transformation patterns for large-scale, messy, multi-source environments
Establish and enforce best practices for dbt structure, testing, documentation, version control, and maintainability
Serve as the company’s principal technical authority across SQL, Python, dbt, and data modeling
Provide mentorship, code reviews, and architectural guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
Balance hands-on engineering with high-level strategy to shape Luminize’s modern data roadmap
Partner with leadership and stakeholders to translate ambiguous business questions into actionable insights and scalable data solutions
Champion data governance, metadata management, and clear documentation to increase visibility and reduce technical debt
Identify automation opportunities to eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency across the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
8+ years in data engineering or analytics engineering, with 3+ years in a senior or principal-level capacity
Deep expertise in dbt (Core + Cloud) including macros, advanced architecture, testing, and documentation standards
Advanced proficiency in SQL (BigQuery dialect preferred), with a track record of diagnosing and fixing poorly performing models
Proven experience architecting, scaling, and optimizing BigQuery environments with performance/cost strategies
Strong Python skills for automation, orchestration (Cloud Composer/Airflow), and integration workflows
Strong understanding of modern data stack tooling and analytical data modeling methodologies
Experience working in ambiguous, legacy-heavy environments where systems must be untangled, restructured, and modernized
Familiarity with data observability, cataloging, and lineage tools
Proven ability to mentor, guide, and level-up junior engineers
Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical teams
Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable balancing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Multiple medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross
Dental & vision insurance (including orthodontia and annual exams)
Pet benefit program with savings on vet care and products
Paid vacation (accruing up to 120+ hours/year with rollover and cap)
Paid company holidays
Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependents under 26
Benefits effective the first of the month after your hire date
Company
Luminize
Luminize Marketing specializes in optimizing advertising strategies and conducting keyword research to enhance marketing efforts.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Leah Matteo
Director of Business Development & Partnerships
Marintia (Mar) Moreno
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
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