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Full-Time

Data Engineering – Tech Lead

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Chartbeat

Chartbeat

51-200 employees

Real-time analytics for digital publishers

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$185k - $200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Elasticsearch
SCRUM
Requirements
  • 8+ years experience as a senior data engineer
  • Strong experience working with production level python
  • Strong experience working with Spark, PySpark or similar
  • Experience working on end-user products, ideally in enterprise SaaS
  • Experience working with microservices in Kubernetes
  • Proven track record tech leading large-scale engineering projects
  • Experience with large-scale distributed datastores such as ElasticSearch
  • Experience working with and building distributed systems (e.g. Consul, Zookeeper, Kafka)
Responsibilities
  • As a Data Engineering Tech Lead, you will be a technical leader in the design, development, scaling, and maintenance of our core intelligence product pipelines, data stores, query engines, and internal APIs.
  • You will be managing a team of two to three Engineers, help plan and run their scrum, lead technical architecture and design sessions, contribute and review code.
  • You will have an impact on the architectural vision and prioritization of technical projects across the broader engineering organization.
  • You will participate in an engineering on call rotation to monitor and maintain the health of our production systems.

Chartbeat provides real-time analytics specifically designed for digital publishers, including news organizations and magazines. Its platform allows clients to access data on how readers engage with their content, such as page views, scroll depth, and time spent on articles. This information helps publishers understand their audience better and make data-driven decisions to enhance reader engagement and loyalty. Unlike many competitors, Chartbeat focuses solely on the media and publishing sector, tailoring its services to meet the unique needs of content-driven websites. The company's goal is to empower publishers to optimize their content strategies and grow their audience through actionable insights.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$41.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chartbeat's partnership with Cuadrilla Capital provides financial backing and strategic support for accelerated growth.
  • The addition of Google Discover data to its platform offers clients deeper insights into content performance across a major traffic source.
  • Collaborations with industry leaders like NiemanLab and Poool highlight Chartbeat's commitment to innovation and industry relevance.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in digital analytics is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Integration challenges from recent acquisitions could divert focus and resources, potentially impacting service quality.

What makes Chartbeat unique

  • Chartbeat's focus on real-time analytics for digital publishers sets it apart from competitors who may offer more generalized analytics solutions.
  • The company's subscription-based model with scalable premium features allows for flexible revenue generation tailored to client needs.
  • Chartbeat's recent acquisition of Tubular Labs and Lineup Systems enhances its capabilities in social media trends and content performance monitoring.