Data Engineer Manager

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 team lead to join the Data Platform team and help us process the world’s best collection of data on mobile and fixed internet performance. As a team lead you will be leading one of our teams that focuses 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 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: 

 

• Lead engineering teams to build, test, and deploy high volume data processing jobs across various platforms including Redshift, Athena, Iceberg, Spark and Airflow
• Collaborate with stakeholders in product management, data science, and marketing to align on product strategy and requirements.
• Drive best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and innovation within the engineering team.
• Oversee the architecture and optimization of data pipelines that feed SaaS products with insights from consumer mobile apps or other data sources.
• Ensure engineering solutions are designed to scale and meet rigorous security and compliance standards.

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.

 

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams that develop consumer-facing mobile apps and/or SaaS products.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL, databases (MySQL / Redshift / Athena / Trino), data modeling, and modern data warehouse (lakehouse) management
• Proven experience with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and familiarity with data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience implementing Agile practices across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and managing applications at scale in production environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

 

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):

• 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)

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 educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries, team activities, and many more. 

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