Data Engineer (Digital Insights)

At Similarweb, we are revolutionizing the way businesses interact with the digital world by revealing to them everything that happens online. 

Our unique data and solutions empower over 4,300 customers globally, including industry giants like Google, eBay, and Adidas, to make game-changing decisions that drive their digital strategies.

In 2021, we went public on the New York Stock Exchange, and we continue to reach new heights! Come work alongside Similarwebbers across the globe who are bright, curious, practical and good people.

We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our Digital Insights (DI) department, which specializes in professional services for our super-premium customers.

This role will report to our DI (Digital Insights) Data Science Team Manager in the R&D

Why is this role so important at Similarweb?

Similarweb is a data-focused company, and our unique AI and machine learning capabilities are the center of our business.

As part of this role, you will create and support a complex data model pipeline that helps analyze the petabytes of data we receive from various sources, and research and develop new features and capabilities for our product solutions

As a data engineer in the DI team, you will work on the very core of the company. Part of your role will be to create processes that help turn raw data into usable metrics and leverage AI models and statistical algorithms to support out-of-the-box requests from customers who want custom digital insights. The DI department’s business-oriented nature also means you will be supporting a team of analysts and data scientists who interact directly with customers. Together with them, you will translate the voice of these customers into best-in-class digital insights.

So, what will you be doing all day?

Your role as a Data Engineer means your daily responsibilities may include:

1. Building and maintaining our big-data pipelines 
2. Take a major part in designing and implementing complex high-scale systems using a large variety of technologies
3. Be part of a team with smart and motivated engineers, and data scientists, to collaborate on the planning, development, and maintenance of our products
4. Implement solutions in the AWS cloud environment, and work in Databricks with PySpark 

This is the perfect job for someone who:

• Holds a BSc degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• You love building robust, fault-tolerant, and scalable systems and products
• You are a go-getter and a team player with a sense of ownership. 
• Has at least 3+ years of server-side software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages (Go, Python, etc.)
• Experience building large-scale web APIs: advantage for working with Microservices architecture, AWS, and databases (Redis, PostgreSQL, Firebolt)
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies: A familiarity with Spark, Databricks, and Airflow is a big advantage.
• Worked in a cloud environment such as AWS or GCP, and is familiar with its different services.

**At Similarweb, collaborating with our colleagues in-office creates a more connected, unified culture. Our best work is a product of our face-to-face collaboration, with the ability to work partially from home.**

Why you’ll love being a Similarwebber:

You’ll actually love the product you work with: Our customers aren’t our only raving fans. When we asked our employees why they chose to come work at Similarweb, 99% of them said “the product.” Imagine how exciting your job is when you get to work with the most powerful digital intelligence platform in the world.

You’ll find a home for your big ideas:  We encourage an open dialogue and empower employees to bring their ideas to the table. You’ll find the resources you need to take initiative and create meaningful change within the organization. 

We offer competitive perks & benefits: We take your well-being seriously, and offer competitive compensation packages to all employees. We also put a strong emphasis on community, with regular team outings and happy hours.

You can grow your career in any direction you choose: Interested in becoming a VP or want to transition into a different department? Whether it’s Career Week, personalized coaching, or our ongoing learning solutions, you’ll find all the tools and opportunities you need to develop your career right here.

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword: People want to work in a place where they can be themselves. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities we serve, where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to inclusivity across race, gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, age, religion, spirituality, identity and experience. We believe our culture of equality and mutual respect also helps us better understand and serve our customers in a world that is becoming more global, more diverse, and more digital every day.