Data Quality Lead

About the Role

ApartmentIQ is seeking a Data Quality Lead to oversee the processes, controls, and team responsible for maintaining the quality of the data used across our products. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for investigating data issues, identifying root causes, improving quality-control processes, and reporting on overall data health. The Data Quality Lead will work closely with Product and Engineering to improve internal tools and experiment with AI-assisted workflows that make data operations more efficient and scalable. As the function grows, this role will also be responsible for hiring, developing, and managing a team of data quality analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and resolution of data quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and partner with Product and Engineering on corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain data quality controls, review processes, and operating procedures.
• Experiment with automated and AI-assisted workflows used to support data quality operations.
• Help identify, test, and implement new tools and agents that improve team efficiency and accuracy.
• Establish reporting and metrics to monitor data quality, workload, and team performance.
• Identify recurring issues, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prioritize and manage data quality workflows to ensure issues are addressed efficiently.
• Communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
• Build, manage, and develop a team of data quality analysts as the function expands.
• Maintain clear documentation and consistent operating standards across the team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data quality, data operations, analytics, research, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with SQL, spreadsheets, and business intelligence or reporting tools.
• Experience developing or improving operational processes and quality controls.
• Comfort working with automation and AI-assisted tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with team leadership and longer-term process development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading, managing, or mentoring analysts.
• Familiarity with AI agents, automated workflows, or human-review systems.
• Familiarity with data collection and processing pipelines.
• Experience in multifamily housing, real estate, or proptech.
• Experience building a data quality or data operations function.

Benefits

• Remote-First: Freedom to work from home across most of the U.S., balanced with high-energy in-person offsites.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary that reflects your impact and expertise.
• Paid Time Off: Flexible vacation policy and dedicated paid parental leave.
• Health Insurance: High-quality Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Disability & Life Insurance: 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance: Access to supplemental insurance for the unexpected, plus specialized coverage for pets.
• Retirement: 401k Program to help secure your financial future.