Big Data Engineer – Handling 40 Petabytes

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 Big Data Engineer to develop and integrate systems that retrieve, process and analyze data from around the digital world, generating customer-facing data. 

Why is this role so important at Similarweb?

Similarweb is a data-focused company, and data is the heart of our business. 

As a Big Data Engineer, you will work at the very core of the company, designing and implementing complex high scale systems to retrieve and analyze data from millions of digital users.

Your role as a senior server-side developer will give you the opportunity to use the most cutting-edge technologies and best practices to solve complex technical problems while demonstrating technical leadership.

So, what will you be doing all day?

• Design and implement complex high scale systems using a large variety of technologies.
• You will work in a data research team alongside other data engineers, data scientists and data analysts. Together you will tackle complex data challenges and bring new solutions and algorithms to production.
• Contribute and improve the existing infrastructure of code and data pipelines, constantly exploring new technologies and eliminating bottlenecks.
• You will experiment with various technologies in the domain of Machine Learning and big data processing.
• You will work on a monitoring infrastructure for our data pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable data ingestion and calculation.

This is the perfect job for someone who has:

• Passionate about data.
• Proficient in designing and productization of complex big data pipelines.
• Has at least 3 years of server-side software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experince with Big Data technologies such as Spark, Airflow, AWS or similar, etc
• Excellent communication skills (in English) with the ability to provide constant dialog between and within data teams.
• Can easily prioritize tasks and work independently and with others.
• Conveys a strong sense of ownership over the products of the team.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

About the R&D team

As part of our R&D team at Similarweb, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging algorithmic problems with no play book solution, solve problems for real customers, and work alongside the best engineers and scientists in the industry. 

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. 
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model – 3 days in our vibrant office and 2 days working remotely🏡.
• Our Office: Step into our brand new, modern office located in the dynamic DOCK IN area (Prague 8). It’s fully equipped with stand desks, comfortable chairs & monitors, designed to inspire focus and collaboration. We’ve also stocked it with drinks, snacks 🥪, and fruits 🍎and created space for social activities and recreation, making it a vibrant and enjoyable workplace✨.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Your well-being is not just a buzzword! We provide 5 weeks of vacation, an extra day off on your birthday month, competitive compensation, and much more 😎!
• State of the art tech stack:female-technologist:👩🏻‍💻 We adopt innovation and develop using the latest technologies and the best hardware, such as the latest Apple computers.
• Team events: At Similarweb, we believe in the power of community. That’s why we organize team-building events, parties, and company events multiple times a year or weekly, lunches or happy hours 🎉.
• Access to Equity programs💸: share the success of Similarweb by becoming a shareholder in the company.
• 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. 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.

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