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Full-Time

Staff Engineer

Full Stack & Data Engineering

Posted on 7/30/2024

Foursquare

Foursquare

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based location technology platform for businesses

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$148k - $242.3kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid work schedule for in-person collaboration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning April 1, 2024.

Category
Data Management
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
JavaScript
MySQL
NoSQL
Apache Spark
SQL
Postgres
AWS
MongoDB
Hadoop
Data Analysis
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in full-stack development and data engineering
  • Experience with front-end programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Typescript
  • Strong experience with backend frameworks, particularly in a Node.js environment
  • Expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
  • Solid understanding of data engineering concepts: ETL processes, data warehousing, data lakes
  • Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
  • Knowledge of data integration tools and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain web applications using web technologies
  • Design, build, and manage data pipelines for efficient data processing and integration
  • Implement and optimize database systems and data warehouses
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Ensure web applications and data systems' scalability, reliability, and performance
  • Implement best practices in coding, data management, and data security
  • Continuously improve and update skills in emerging technologies and methodologies

Foursquare provides a cloud-based location technology platform that helps users discover businesses and share their experiences. It connects digital interactions with physical locations, serving over 50 million users and a variety of clients, including restaurants and boutiques. Foursquare's main product offerings include targeted advertising through Foursquare Ads, which allows businesses to reach potential customers based on their location and behavior, making customer acquisition more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. Additionally, Foursquare offers enterprise solutions that help companies analyze location data to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency. The company emphasizes data privacy and ethical data use, setting standards for how location data is collected and utilized. Foursquare's goal is to empower businesses to make informed decisions that enhance customer experiences and drive growth.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-11%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the Kantar Supreme Ad Impact Award for 2023 highlights Foursquare's effectiveness in advertising and brand impact.
  • The partnership with Taboola enhances Foursquare's ability to create engaging customer experiences through native recommendations.
  • Recent VC funding of $70 million indicates strong investor confidence and potential for growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Privacy concerns related to location data could deter users and impact Foursquare's reputation.
  • The competitive landscape in geolocation technology is intense, with constant innovation required to stay ahead.

What makes Foursquare unique

  • Foursquare's advanced location technology and data privacy commitment set it apart in the geolocation market, ensuring ethical data use while providing valuable insights.
  • Their cost-effective targeted advertising model, with a customer acquisition cost of around $1.71, offers a significant advantage over traditional advertising methods.
  • The introduction of industry-first applications like the Graph technology for geospatial data further distinguishes Foursquare from its competitors.

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Benefits

Learning and development programs from individual contributors to managers

Individual, professional coaching for all full-time employees

Flexible time off - rest and recharge when you need it!

Comprehensive and competitive health, vision, dental, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Home office setup: you get all necessary hardware and internet reimbursement

Family planning programs via Carrot and Maven

Employee Resource Groups to help you stay connected

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