Job Description
Company Overview
Google (Alphabet Inc.) is a global leader in technology and innovation, delivering cutting‑edge products and services that shape the way people connect, work, and explore. With a commitment to data‑driven decision making, Google continuously invests in the quality, reliability, and integrity of its data assets across advertising, cloud, search, and emerging AI platforms. The company is currently expanding its data governance team and is seeking a Data Quality Controller to uphold the highest standards of data accuracy and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsiblities For "Data Quality Controller" Main job duties
- Develop, implement, and maintain data quality frameworks, standards, and policies that align with Google’s data governance objectives.
- Conduct systematic data profiling, validation, and cleansing activities across large‑scale datasets to identify anomalies, duplicates, and inconsistencies.
- Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and product owners to define data quality metrics, thresholds, and remediation workflows.
- Monitor data pipelines in real time, generate quality dashboards, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Lead root‑cause analysis of data quality incidents, document findings, and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure compliance with internal data policies as well as external regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and industry‑specific standards.
- Participate in data onboarding projects, reviewing source data and establishing quality acceptance criteria.
- Mentor junior team members on best practices for data validation, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data quality, data governance, or data stewardship roles, preferably within a large technology organization.
- Proven expertise with SQL, data profiling tools (e.g., Great Expectations, Talend), and data visualization platforms (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing cross‑functional teams and presenting technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud data environments such as Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift, or Azure Synapse.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R for automated data quality checks.
- Knowledge of machine‑learning‑based anomaly detection techniques.
- Experience with data cataloging tools (e.g., Google Data Catalog) and metadata management.
- Certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA, CDMP).
- Prior exposure to privacy‑by‑design frameworks and data security best practices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $95,000 – $130,000, dependent on experience and location.
- Performance‑based bonus and equity awards.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work‑from‑home options.
- Professional development stipend, tuition reimbursement, and access to internal learning platforms.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates moving to the Mountain View, CA area.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit Google’s Careers portal, locate the “Data Quality Controller – Mountain View, CA” posting, and submit an online application including a resume and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience. After submission, qualified applicants will be contacted by a recruiting specialist for the next steps in the interview process.
Google (Alphabet Inc.) is a global leader in technology and innovation, delivering cutting‑edge products and services that shape the way people connect, work, and explore. With a commitment to data‑driven decision making, Google continuously invests in the quality, reliability, and integrity of its data assets across advertising, cloud, search, and emerging AI platforms. The company is currently expanding its data governance team and is seeking a Data Quality Controller to uphold the highest standards of data accuracy and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsiblities For "Data Quality Controller" Main job duties
- Develop, implement, and maintain data quality frameworks, standards, and policies that align with Google’s data governance objectives.
- Conduct systematic data profiling, validation, and cleansing activities across large‑scale datasets to identify anomalies, duplicates, and inconsistencies.
- Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and product owners to define data quality metrics, thresholds, and remediation workflows.
- Monitor data pipelines in real time, generate quality dashboards, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Lead root‑cause analysis of data quality incidents, document findings, and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure compliance with internal data policies as well as external regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and industry‑specific standards.
- Participate in data onboarding projects, reviewing source data and establishing quality acceptance criteria.
- Mentor junior team members on best practices for data validation, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data quality, data governance, or data stewardship roles, preferably within a large technology organization.
- Proven expertise with SQL, data profiling tools (e.g., Great Expectations, Talend), and data visualization platforms (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing cross‑functional teams and presenting technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud data environments such as Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift, or Azure Synapse.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R for automated data quality checks.
- Knowledge of machine‑learning‑based anomaly detection techniques.
- Experience with data cataloging tools (e.g., Google Data Catalog) and metadata management.
- Certifications in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA, CDMP).
- Prior exposure to privacy‑by‑design frameworks and data security best practices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $95,000 – $130,000, dependent on experience and location.
- Performance‑based bonus and equity awards.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work‑from‑home options.
- Professional development stipend, tuition reimbursement, and access to internal learning platforms.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates moving to the Mountain View, CA area.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit Google’s Careers portal, locate the “Data Quality Controller – Mountain View, CA” posting, and submit an online application including a resume and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience. After submission, qualified applicants will be contacted by a recruiting specialist for the next steps in the interview process.
Required Skills
- Data
- Quality
- Controller