Analytics Engineer- Creator API

Analytics Engineer – Creator APILocation- Redmond WA- remoteDuration: 18 monthsBCforward is seeking an Analytics Engineer responsible for building and owning the data layer powering Minecraft’s Creator API. This role focuses on designing scalable data pipelines and models that deliver accurate, privacy-safe creator metrics (views, acquisition, revenue, engagement) to API endpoints used by Marketplace partners and creators.Sits at the intersection of data engineering and product, translating ambiguous creator and business needs into reliable, low-latency data solutions that support a growing creator ecosystem.Core Strengths (Top Priority)Strong critical thinking and problem-solving mindsetAble to translate vague product requirements into structured data solutionsExcellent communication; comfortable working with product, engineering, and external stakeholdersCollaborative and personable (not a back-office-only engineer)Technical Foundation (Baseline)Strong SQL + data modeling + transformation experienceExperience building pipelines (Databricks or similar environments)Solid understanding of how data is consumed (APIs, dashboards, products)Working knowledge of data engineering + DevOps concepts (not required to be expert)Nice-to-Have / Domain FitFamiliarity with creator ecosystems (mods, UGC, marketplaces)Understands how creators monetize and track performancePersonal interest in gaming (must actively play games)🔹 What “Good” Looks Like in This RoleBuilds clean, reliable datasets that directly power APIs (not just dashboards)Thinks about data latency, granularity, and usability for external consumersBalances data accuracy + privacy requirementsPartners closely with product teams to define metrics that actually matter to creatorsComfortable operating in ambiguous, product-driven environments