Full-Time

Data Engineering – Tech Lead

Posted on 8/8/2024

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 track how readers engage with their content through metrics such as page views, scroll depth, and time spent on articles. This data helps publishers understand their audience better and make informed 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

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$38M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven content personalization trends enhance Chartbeat's tailored insights offerings.
  • 5G expansion boosts mobile content consumption, increasing data for Chartbeat's analytics.
  • First-party data reliance due to privacy regulations benefits Chartbeat's audience insights.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging analytics platforms offer similar insights at lower costs, threatening market share.
  • Cuadrilla Capital acquisition may disrupt client relationships and strategic focus.
  • Evolving privacy regulations could limit data collection, impacting Chartbeat's services.

What makes Chartbeat unique

  • Chartbeat offers real-time analytics tailored for digital publishers' unique needs.
  • The platform provides minute-by-minute insights on visitor engagement and site performance.
  • Chartbeat's subscription model allows scalable access to premium analytics features.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Phone/Internet Stipend

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

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