Software Engineer (Fullstack)

We're Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, and an ever-expanding suite of connectivity tools. 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 tests are performed through our products and thousands of data points are collected globally every day. With all this usage comes countless ways to dissect and analyze our data, and plenty of exciting opportunities to optimize our monetization strategy. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to further our mission to improve connectivity for all.
We are looking for a full stack engineer with solid technical fundamentals, experience in front end implementations and a successful track record of building consumer web applications. You must be able to work within a team environment, but be individually motivated to complete tasks on time and with excellence. A successful candidate will help Ookla deliver the next generation of Speedtest services and products to our users and customers.
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

• You will play a key role in the development of our Speedtest web products throughout all phases of application development
• You will be asked to solve for reliability, scale and flexibility, as well as implement a visually rich and engaging user experience
• You will collaborate on architecture, technology choices, and interactions with other core components such as backend APIs, analytics, our distributed testing network, and other application platforms (mobile and native apps)
• You will focus on the front-end but be capable of developing across the full stack
• You will collaborate with a small group of motivated team members who love to get things done

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.

• Software development experience, with a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
• Expertise with JavaScript and Node.js
• Expertise with web technologies (HTTP, REST, HTML, CSS)
• Expertise with React, AngularJS, VueJS, or experience with other modern JavaScript framework
• Excellent debugging and problem solving skills
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

Other things we'd love to see (but not required)

• Experience with Golang
• Experience with container based technologies, such as Docker
• Experience with AWS services such as Athena, Kinesis, Lambda, and S3

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,
• ESPP options,
• health/dental/vision insurance coverage, and
• enhanced parental leave.

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 tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries. Transit passes, team happy hours and activities, and gym reimbursements are only a few of the additional, outstanding perks available to you at Ookla!
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 .]
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 and let us know how we can best accommodate you.