Help Brands Win on Amazon - and Love Where You Work

 Role: Principal Data Analytics Engineer
 Location: San Diego, CA 92101 (Onsite at Symphony Towers)
 Compensation Range: $150,000-$180,000 DOE

At Luminize, we help brands win, and as one of the top Amazon sellers in the US, we are looking for an exceptional builder to bring clarity and scalability to our data ecosystem.

This is a true principal-level role for a transformation expert who thrives on solving ambiguity. You will be our primary technical authority for data logic, responsible for modernizing legacy workflows and architecting high-performance analytics foundations. You won't be managing ingestion pipelines; instead, you will focus on untangling complex data stories and ensuring our BigQuery and dbt environments are world-class.

 What You'll Be Doing

• Architect Scalable Logic – Lead the architecture, refactoring, and optimization of our transformation layer. You will untangle legacy workflows, undocumented lineage, and circular data flows to build a future-ready "Source of Truth."
• Establish Engineering Standards – Set and enforce the gold standard for dbt structure, advanced macro usage, testing frameworks, and documentation across the organization.
• Optimize Performance – Own BigQuery performance optimization from the transformation side, using smart partitioning, clustering, and incremental modeling strategies to ensure cost-efficiency and speed.
• Lead Technical Strategy – Serve as the principal authority on SQL and data modeling. You will balance hands-on engineering with high-level strategy to shape Luminize’s modern data roadmap.
• Solve Ambiguity – Partner with executive leadership to translate vague, complex business questions into scalable data solutions and actionable insights.
• Mentor & Level-Up – Provide deep technical mentorship and code reviews to senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

 What We're Looking For

• Experience – 8+ years in analytics engineering or data modeling, with at least 3+ years in a senior or principal capacity.
• Technical Mastery – Expert-level SQL and dbt (Core + Cloud). You should have a track record of diagnosing and fixing poorly performing models and designing advanced dbt architectures.
• Data Architecture Expertise – Deep understanding of dimensional modeling and how to structure data in a modern warehouse (BigQuery preferred) for maximum usability and performance.
• Problem-Solving Prowess – Proven experience working in ambiguous environments where systems must be restructured and modernized without disrupting business operations.
• Leadership & Influence – Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex logic into clear concepts for C-level executives and brand managers.

Preferred Qualifications (The "Pluses") 

• eCommerce Data Expertise: Experience with marketplace KPIs, advertising efficiency (ACOS/TACOS), and SKU-level metrics.
• Financial Analytics Background: Strong understanding of COGS, margin optimization, and financial reconciliation.

Inventory Management Systems: Experience modeling demand forecasting, reorder points, or supply chain data.

  Benefits & Perks

Our people are our #1 priority. Benefits include:

• 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

  Compensation Transparency

We’ve listed a broad base salary range of $150,000–$180,000/year based on experience, architectural depth, and advanced technical ability in modern data systems.

Your exact placement will depend on your experience with:

• Large-scale BigQuery environments

• Complex legacy-to-modern migration projects

• dbt architecture and advanced engineering practices

• High-impact strategic decision-making

We believe in transparent, fair compensation tied to value and impact — not just years of experience.

  Growth & Career Opportunities at Luminize

At Luminize, we don’t just grow brands — we grow people.
We provide:

• Clear leveling guidelines and promotion paths

• Mentorship and 1:1 guidance from senior leadership

• Cross-functional exposure across advertising, brand management, supply chain, catalog, software, and operations

• Access to learning resources, courses, and development programs

• A culture that rewards curiosity, initiative, and ownership

Many of our leaders started as individual contributors — we promote from within whenever possible.

If you want to level up your craft and your career, you’ll fit right in.

  ​About Luminize

Luminize is a full-service Amazon growth partner helping brands succeed in the world’s most competitive ecommerce marketplace. From analytics to advertising to creative strategy, we combine expertise and hustle to accelerate results for brands across CPG, health, wellness, beauty, and more.

We operate with transparency, celebrate wins, and treat every brand like it’s our own.

If you’re ready to architect world-class data systems, solve meaningful problems, and work with great people — we’d love to meet you.