Data Engineer

We're Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, and a growing set of connectivity tools. Our team is a group of individuals united through passion and driven by potential. We're in search of team members who relish tackling complex problems, who are driven to test their abilities, and delight in turning smart ideas into unique products. Our products conduct millions of tests and collect thousands of data points from around the world daily. This heavy usage opens up boundless ways to breakdown and examine our data, offering ample opportunities to enhance our monetization strategy. As an Ookla employee, you will be working with Ookla's data and insights to further our mission of improving connectivity for everyone. We're on the hunt for a data engineer to join the Ookla Data Engineering team and aid in handling the world's premier collection of data on mobile and fixed internet performance. As a data engineer, your focus will be the development of tools, libraries, and operations to support data scientists and analysts as they uncover innovative ways to utilize our data. Applicants should have a robust, data-driven programming background and a passion for precision and performance. You'll be working with big data using the latest technologies. We're committed to providing a flexible work environment where individuality, enjoyment, and talent are all valued equally. If you see yourself as innovative, skilled in collaboration, and deeply engaged in your work, we would like to have a chat! 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 suggest ways to increase process efficiency - Support and collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product managers Requirements: We're looking for the right individual, not an exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experiences have equipped you to handle 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) - Solid background and 3+ years of direct experience working with Python - Experience with high volume distributed data processing in Spark - Strong knowledge of SQL, databases (MySQL / Redshift / Athena / Trino), data modeling, and modern data warehouse (lakehouse) management - Excellent troubleshooting and analysis skills - Excitement 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 - AWS cloud services experience is a plus - Experience with event driven architecture and streaming data pipelines is a plus Benefits: We deeply care about each other and our work, and our benefits are just one way we show it. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to): - Competitive annual leave - ESPP options - Comprehensive benefits plans - Pension plan contribution - Paid maternity and parental leave - Wellness benefits (Calm app, gym reimbursement, ERG groups, etc) We provide the best hardware, software, and tools for you to do your work, with excellent flexibility for remote working as time and responsibilities permit. We offer tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries, team activities, and much more to encourage your success and growth. Visit our Built In Seattle page for even more information on what it's like to work at Ookla.