Data Scientist

Description

Position at Ookla

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a junior- to mid-level data scientist to join our unique and highly-collaborative team of analysts and data scientists. Your primary focus will be developing methodologies using Ookla's rich, multi-dimensional data sets, that describe mobile and fixed internet performance in new and meaningful ways to enable consumers, service providers, manufacturers, regulators, and more to understand their service and make informed decisions.

For this role, a strong understanding of networking technologies, inferential statistics, and data programming are needed. Successful applicants will have an inquisitive nature, a creative approach to solving problems, excellent communication skills, and a strong drive for data advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of new measurements, KPIs, and models for describing internet quality of service and quality of experience.
• Develop approaches for statistical testing of measurements and KPIs.
• Work closely with data engineers and product managers to turn methodology into viable data products.
• Develop methodologies for detecting anomalies and ensuring the quality and integrity of Ookla’s data.
• Support and collaborate with brand licensing, sales, technical presales, and industry analysts.
• Protect Ookla’s credibility by ensuring quality and consistency across Ookla’s products and public-facing outputs.
• Create internal tools, packages, documentation, and processes that enable reproducible reporting and self-service.
• Stay curious and up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and tooling.
• Actively mentor and support team members.

Job Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, statistics, or data science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong foundation in statistical inference, hypothesis testing, data analysis, and statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience applying statistical methods to real-world challenges.
• Expertise in programming languages like Python or R.
• SQL expertise, and experience building complex queries against large data sets.
• Strong understanding of data pipeline and ETL processes.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven history of project ownership and cross-team collaboration.
• Dependable team player that enjoys learning from and teaching others.
• Experience with internet, cellular, and broadband technology and infrastructure.
• Background check required.

About

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.

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits

Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.

Compensation Range

Ziff Davis 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 salary compensation for this role is $90,000 to $132,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.