Data QA Engineer

About Wurl, LLC.

At Wurl, our mission is to create innovative technologies and services that help accelerate the shift to streaming. Our market-leading technologies for monetization, advertising, and distribution help publishers, streamers, and advertisers maximize revenue, grow Connected TV viewership, and strengthen brand value. At our core, we are innovators focused on driving the streaming industry forward by connecting the right viewers to the right content.

In 2022, Wurl was acquired by AppLovin (Nasdaq: APP), the leading marketing platform, giving our employees the best of both worlds: the dynamic environment of a 150+ person startup as well as the stability of a high-growth public tech company. We invest in providing a culture that fosters passion, drives excellence, and encourages collaboration to drive innovation. Wurl is  a fully-remote company that has been globally recognized for our people and technology, having been named a Great Place to Work by Fortune in 2021 and 2022; an Ad Tech Company of the Year finalist by the UK Business Tech Awards in 2023; Best Publisher Platform by the Digiday Media Awards in 2023; and FAST Innovation of the Year by The VideoTech Innovation Awards in 2022.

Data QA Engineer:

We are looking for a Data QA Engineer with an analytical approach and a keen eye for detail to join the team that delivers software solutions of high quality. As a Data QA Engineer, you will be responsible for validating data pipelines and ensuring data accuracy of the data sets.  You will work very closely with the cross-functional development team to ensure the highest level of quality. 

You will be responsible for designing and executing test strategies, managing test data, and utilizing testing methodologies to ensure the quality and performance. 

A strong candidate will have the ability to research, innovate, and think outside the box.

What You'll Do:

• Take ownership of Wurl’s data integrity monitoring, reproducing, and documenting issues. 
• Work with the Data and ML development team to design and implement testing strategies.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and adherence to quality standards.
• Analyze test results and collaborate with the development team to isolate and debug issues.
• Implement CI automation for the data delivery flows. 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of QA automation experience, including design and implementation
• Strong scripting skills in Python or similar scripting languages are essential for this role
• Strong knowledge in SQL and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes is a key requirement for this position.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and machine learning models
• Experience in implementing CI automation techniques
• Knowledge of AWS services
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Git source control
• Experience with Agile methodologies 
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Curiosity to learn and willingness to share knowledge with the team are highly valued traits 

A Plus if you have:

• Streaming video delivery experience.
• Knowledge of streaming video formats.
• Knowledge of Advertising infrastructure
• Familiarity with Snowflake and writing Snowflake queries
• Location: US remote.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Strong Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, 90% paid by Wurl 
• Remote First Policy 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan through AppLovin
• Discretionary Time Off, with minimum at 4 weeks of time off
• 13 US Holidays 
• 401(k) Matching
• Pre-Tax Savings Plans, HSA & FSA
• Carrot and Headspace Subscriptions for Family Planning & Mental Wellness
• OneMedical Subscription for 24/7 Convenient Medical Care
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave for All Family Additions
• Discounted PetPlan
• $1,000 Work From Home Stipend to Set Up Your Home Office 

Few companies allow you to thrive like you will at Wurl. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the industry’s brightest minds and most innovative thinkers. You will enjoy ongoing mentorship, team collaboration and you will have a place to grow your career.  You will be proud to say you're a part of the company revolutionizing TV.

Wurl provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this [CA based or North America based] position is $121,000 - $167,000. Base compensation at Wurl is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits.