Lead Data Engineer

🔥Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs in 2024 🔥

🌍Work From Anywhere 🌍

You will: Build data solutions for ad networks, app store platforms, and internal systems.

Must have: 5+years of Python backend development, strong data crawling abilities, and a solid understanding of cloud platforms (Alibaba, Tencent, AWS, or Google) and Kubernetes

Who We Are | What We Do

At Yodo1, we simplify mobile game growth. 

With billions of downloads across our portfolio, Yodo1 is a partner for mobile game growth at every stage—from helping developers monetize their first game to bringing iconic brands into major mobile titles.

Taking over a decade of experience publishing and growing games like Crossy Road, Rodeo Stampede, and Ski Safari into global hits, we provide products and services that range from helping new arrivals to the app store optimize ad revenue, driving a 50x player increase for games such as Animal Revolt Battle Simulator, and bringing iconic IP from companies like Hasbro, Paramount, Legendary, and MGA to globally-recognized studios the likes of Rivergame, Candivore, 37Games, and more.

We love games, we play games, we grow games.

What We Believe | How We Work

We believe in the future and power of the mobile gaming industry and that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a life they love through games.

We believe you know when and where you do your best work. We are fully remote by design and we WFA: Work From Anywhere. We don’t impose hours or limit time off.

We are driven by performance and we experiment often. We care about impact, not titles.

Who We’re Looking For

Yodo1 is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to build data solutions for our ad networks, app store platforms, and internal systems. 

You are:

• Focused on impact. You understand the 80/20 rule and focus on activities that matter.
• Performance-driven and growth-oriented. You have an intrinsic will to succeed while unafraid to try, fail, and learn by experimenting with new approaches and testing ideas.
• Cooperative. You help others succeed; you give and receive feedback well.
• Relentlessly curious. You ask questions.
• Humble. You ask for help; you are quick to admit and learn from your mistakes.
• SMART. You work and communicate in ways that are Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

What We Expect

You will:

• Lead the team technically in improving scalability, stability, accuracy, speed and efficiency of our existing Data Platform. 
• Design and develop Python-based crawlers to meet specific business needs. 
• Collaborate with business teams to deliver data-driven automation solutions.
• Proactively monitor crawler performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data stability.
• Build and maintain efficient and reliable ETL pipelines for data processing.
• Manage a large-scale crawler infrastructure (Python/Java) deployed on Argo Workflows.
• Familiarize yourself with Business CRM systems like HubSpot, create data automation, and synchronize data between current existing systems and HubSpot CRM.
• Understand game industry data tracking and event logging, manage the internal tracking system Thinking Data, and its accompanying data querying tool Theano.
• Utilize BI tools like Quicksight and Superset, capable of building dashboards and data insights required by the company's business departments.
• Write, debug, and optimize complex SQL queries for data analysis and reporting.

You must have:

• 5+ years in Python backend development with a strong focus on data crawling techniques and best practices.
• 1+ year leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers. 
• 3+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Alibaba Cloud, or Tencent Cloud).
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts and experience managing Argo services.
• Ability to comprehend and utilize API documentation in both English and Chinese.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving issues within Java-based crawler systems.
• Strong SQL skills, including experience with complex queries, query optimization, and debugging.
• Experience with Postgres, MySQL, Redshift, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch databases.
• Experience with BI tools and building dashboards and data visualizations with QuickSight, Superset, and Metabase.

You might have:

• Experience collaborating effectively with remote teams across time zones and cultures.
• Availability for at least 4 hours between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM Beijing Time.

What We Offer

Compensation. We pay based on qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. We provide an allowance to purchase your own device or equipment and offer variable compensation through our annual bonus program.

Growth. We offer an environment where you will have the trust and freedom to try, fail, learn fast, and make a real impact while accelerating your career, and where anyone with a great idea can pitch it directly to our management team.

WFA. Work from anywhere in the world, travel when and where you like, get paid in your currency of choice, and enjoy flexible hours and unlimited paid time off.

Community. Work with an energetic, fast-learning, supportive, and diverse team of Yodies across six continents and 30+ countries who share and support new ideas and get things done.

Ready to change the game for mobile game developers and build your career from anywhere? Apply now!