Data Engineer III - Applications Engineer

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Data Analysis • $145,000 PA - $160,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Data Engineer at Ookla, you will develop tools and libraries to support data scientists and analysts in their work with mobile and fixed internet performance data. Responsibilities include developing high-volume data processing jobs, collaborating with data scientists, identifying system performance bottlenecks, and supporting data scientists, analysts, and product managers. The role involves working with various platforms like Redshift, Athena, Iceberg, Spark, and Airflow, ensuring data accuracy and performance. The environment is dynamic, and you will be working with the latest technologies. The work environment is flexible, encouraging individuality, fun, and talent.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of programming concepts with experience in at least 1 OOP language (Python, Scala, Java)
  • 3+ years of direct experience working with Python
  • Experience with high volume distributed data processing in Spark
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL, databases, data modeling, and modern data warehouse (lakehouse) management
Good to have:
  • Experience with AWS cloud services is a plus
  • Experience with event driven architecture and streaming data pipelines is a plus
Perks:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan options
  • Health/dental/vision insurance coverage
  • Wellness benefits (Calm app, gym reimbursement, ERG groups, etc)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) (mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and more)
  • Maven Fertility options
  • Pregnancy support
  • Pet insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Disability coverage

Job Details

Description

Position at Ookla

Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.
Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
   
We’re looking for a data engineer to join the Ookla Application Engineering team and help us process the world’s best collection of data on mobile and fixed internet performance. As a data engineer you will be focused on developing tools, libraries and operations to support data scientists and analysts as they discover new and exciting ways to apply our data. Applicants should have a strong, data-focused programming background and be passionate about accuracy and performance. You will work on big data using the latest technologies.   
   
We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!   
   
Expectations for Success  
 
  • Develop high volume data processing jobs across various platforms including Redshift, Athena, Iceberg, Spark and Airflow   
  • Work closely with Data Scientists to turn theory and methodology into viable products   
  • Identify bottlenecks in system performance and make recommendations on improving process efficiency   
  • Support and collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product managers   
   
Requirements  
 
We are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we’d like to hear from you.   
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience   
  • Strong understanding of programming concepts with experience in at least 1 OOP language (Python, Scala, Java)   
  • Strong background and 3+ years of direct experience working with Python   
  • Experience with high volume distributed data processing in Spark   
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL, databases (MySQL / Redshift / Athena / Trino), data modeling, and modern data warehouse (lakehouse) management   
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills   
  • Excited to learn and work with new technologies in a dynamic environment   
  • Strong communication skills both in person and via virtual mediums   
  • Strong time management skills and a self driven work ethic   
  • Experience with AWS cloud services is a plus   
  • Experience with event driven architecture and streaming data pipelines is a plus   
  • Background check required   
   
Benefits   
 
We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):
  • 401(k) matching 
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan options 
  • Health/dental/vision insurance coverage 
  • Wellness benefits (Calm app, gym reimbursement, ERG groups, etc)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) (mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and more)
  • Maven Fertility options 
  • Pregnancy support
  • Pet insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Disability coverage
 
You will have the best hardware, software, and tools available for you to do your work, and we provide excellent flexibility for working remotely as time and responsibilities allow. To promote your success and growth, we offer tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries. Transit passes, team happy hours and activities, and gym reimbursements are only a few of the additional, outstanding perks available to you at Ookla! 
 
As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $145,000/year up to $160,000/year.
   
If you’re passionate about joining the work we’re doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company here.] Ookla is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   
  
 
Ookla is a division of Ziff Davis. 

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