Description
At Ookla, our mission is to help make the internet better, faster and more accessible for everyone. Globally, millions of users perform tests across the Speedtest and Downdetector ecosystem each day, which allows us to track internet performance and outages in real time.
We're looking for a data engineering manager to join our unique and diverse team that sits at the heart of what Ookla does. Your primary focus will be to enable the team's efforts in managing all of the ways in which our data are used, both internally and externally and to expand our tools/systems with an eye towards the future.
For this role, a strong understanding of cloud computing, SQL, and Python are necessary. Successful applicants will have an inquisitive nature, a creative approach to solving problems, excellent communication skills, and a strong drive for data advocacy. We're especially interested in candidates who also have experience with broadband networking technologies.
We are people first, employees second at Ookla, and we know there is no one perfect path to any job. If you're excited about the work we're doing and think you would offer a creative new perspective, please apply whether or not your experience matches the job description. 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 here ].
Responsibilities

• Manage team objectives towards delivering data for Product and Data Science use
• Lead development of tools and systems that expand what can be done with our data
• Take part in agile processes
• Facilitate career development for team members

Requirements

• Management experience working with data teams
• In-depth experience with one or more cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with the tools we use most: Python and SQL
• Familiarity with data orchestration (Apache Airflow) and data transformation/testing (dbt)
• A strong interest in next-generation tools and systems
• Experience with internet, cellular, and broadband technology and infrastructure is a plus

Benefits
People come first at Ookla. We offer competitive compensation, flexible schedules, transit passes, on- and off-site happy hours, team activities, lunch on Wednesdays and an office kitchen full of snacks. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k) matching, unlimited paid vacation and sick time, ESPP options, health/dental insurance coverage and a stand-out parental leave. We make sure you 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. Visit [ our Built In Seattle page ] for even more information.