by Angela Guess
OkCupid.com is looking for a Data Engineer in New York, NY. The post states, “We’re a small team. Each of us is passionate about what we do, and each of us has a huge impact on the direction of OkCupid as a whole. Your work will not only have a decisive impact on OkCupid’s revenue, but you’ll be improving the lives of our millions of users by bringing them the highest quality ad experience possible. We can’t wait to have you on board!”
Qualifications for the position include the following: “Have a degree in an analytic field, like Computer Science or Mathematics. Have a solid understanding of statistics and make smart decisions in the face of uncertainty. Love the idea of optimizing ad revenue through a fast-paced process of tweaking and observation. Are a skilled Python coder. Love dealing with big data, databases, and know basic SQL. Are an excellent communicator and love a vibrant teamwork environment. Are meticulous about finding issues and following up until they are fixed. Are excited to work with our ad network contacts to improve and optimize our ad setup. Love to use automation to save you time, and love to use numbers to justify difficult decisions.”
photo credit: OkCupid.com
