SimilarWeb is hiring a

Director of R&D

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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.

 

The R&D Director of Shopper Intelligence is responsible for the end-to-end development and delivery of our new Shopper Intelligence product. This is a rapidly growing, independent and multidisciplinary team in our R&D.

What makes the SimilarWeb R&D team awesome?

  • We love data! At SimilarWeb you have the opportunity to work with it on a petabyte-scale!
  • Our Big Data platform is the foundation for our multi-million client side panel across all platforms through our massive ingest pipeline in the cloud (Big data starts with ingesting even bigger data. Our Node.js, Kinesis, Java, Python, Go pipeline is impressive!)
  • We are solving some really complex problems with web server scale, algorithms on the client-side, research of different OS’s and APIs, managing multi-million users’ products, and more.
  • Work with cutting-edge technology - we often beta test the tech that other people will only discover next year!
  • We want you to get better and help you set goals and conquer them

A day to day as a Director R&D Development at SimilarWeb means... 

  • Managing a multidisciplinary group of data engineers, data scientists, backend and frontend developers.
  • Leading the development of advanced and creative solutions for complex technical problems in different areas like big data, machine learning, serving, storage and more.
  • Work closely with the product and design teams.
  • Communicate on a weekly basis with the business owner and get feedback from customers and prospects.
  • Hiring new employees and developing the group structure.
  • Be crucial part of the product strategy in a startup-like environment.

What will I bring to the team?

  • BSC in computer science, mathematics, or other applicable domains is expected.
  • An MSC or MBA degree would be advantageous.
  • Extensive experience in big data/research or web applications as a developer or manager.
  • 5 or more years of people management experience.
  • 5 or more years of experience in product development and delivery.
  • Experience as a manager of managers is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with the eCommerce industry - Nice to Have.
  • Familiarity with the web/internet/online industry - Nice to Have.

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. 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.

*All Similarweb offices work in a hybrid model, so you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home with the benefits of building face to face connections with fellow Similarwebbers.*

 

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