Data Scientist

Description

We’re Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau and an ever-expanding suite of connectivity solutions. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated to challenge themselves, and are delighted with turning clever ideas into unique products.

Millions of consumer-initiated tests are performed through our products and billions of data points are collected globally every day. With all this measurement comes countless ways to dissect and analyze our data, and plenty of exciting opportunities to optimize our broader strategy. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to further our mission to improve connectivity for all.

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

For this role, a strong understanding of broadband networking technologies, inferential statistics and R 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. We’re especially interested in candidates who also use cloud computing, and develop reproducible software. We typically use tools like R, Redshift, Athena, Python, and Spark for our daily work.

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 development of metrics for describing internet quality of service and quality of experience and approaches for statistical testing
• Provide thoughtful analysis and data-driven support for teams throughout the company including data quality assurance, exploratory analysis, and data preparation or presentation
• Create internal tools, packages, and documentation
• Mentor teammates and help them develop new skills

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.

• Strong understanding of statistical inference and testing and experience applying statistical methods to real-world challenges
• Experience using and developing R (preferred) or Python
• SQL expertise, and experience building complex queries against large data sets
• The ability to communicate and tell stories about data
• 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 are ideal to have
• 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 educational opportunities, anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries, team activities, and many more.

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 $120,000 /year up to $150,000/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.

We want to ensure candidates have everything they need throughout our application and hiring process. If you have any individual needs related to disability or accessibility, we encourage you to contact recruiting@ookla.com and let us know how we can best accommodate you.