[Wattpad] Data Engineer, Analytics

Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through webnovel stories. Since 2006, we’ve been on a mission to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. Representing a tapestry of cultures and languages, around the world come to Wattpad every month to share and discover stories they can’t find anywhere else. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling with our global team, and write your next chapter with us!

Wattpad is part of the WEBTOON family of brands, the largest storytelling platform in the world that enables creators and users to discover, create, and share stories. With over 24 million creators and ~170 million active users per month, we are truly empowering creation by anyone, for everyone. To read more about our family of Brands, check out our website here. 

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Data Engineer, Analytics to join our data-driven team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining the data infrastructure that empowers our organization to make informed decisions. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to transform raw data into actionable insights and drive business impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Data Modeling and Pipeline Development: Design, build, and optimize data pipelines to transform large and diverse datasets from various sources.
• Data Warehouse Management: Contribute to the development and maintenance of our data warehouse, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and availability.
• ETL Processes: Implement and refine Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes with a focus on Transformations.
• Data Analysis and Visualization: Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to prepare data that help build meaningful insight for product and business.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and improve the performance and scalability of data pipelines and warehouse infrastructure.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, pipelines, and processes for effective knowledge transfer.
• Collaboration: Work effectively within a cross-functional team, partnering with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to achieve shared goals.

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, analytics, or a similar role.
• Proven proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R).
• Strong experience in Data Modeling, ETL tools (e.g., dbt) and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of machine learning principles.
• Contributions to open-source data projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What we offer:

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Health benefits, including vision and dental!
• RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA)
• Generous vacation and Parental Leave Top-up
• Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

Please note, this job description was created with the support of AI.

Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Meet and Zoom.

About Wattpad

Who are we? Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world.

What does that mean? We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse.

What are we obsessed with? Our users. Solving complex problems and maximizing flow. Learning constantly. Building the next great storytelling product. Finding the greatest stories ever told. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks.

How do we work? Autonomously, collaboratively, respectfully. Balancing with work, family, and play...and all while having a great time.

Wattpad is a remote friendly company and encourages remote candidates to apply as long as they are located and authorized to work in either the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) as a precondition of employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits.

If you happen to live near the areas of either Toronto, Ontario or Halifax, Nova Scotia, you may also have the opportunity to work from our beautiful offices - 1 located in Downtown Toronto and the other in Halifax.

Culture and Diversity

Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period. 

Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesn’t mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other protected status.

If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Studies show women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have.