Experienced Data Acquisition R&D Engineer

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Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in at least one of the following: Networking protocols, Browser development, Browser extensions development, Reverse engineering websites and/or mobile applications, Anti-bot technology
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the research and development of advanced techniques for web data extraction and processing at scale, a task made more challenging due to the high volume of our operations.
• Be at the forefront of tackling web scraping challenges such as emulating user agents, scraping on multiple platforms, utilizing proxy services in a cost-efficient manner, scraping from specific locations, and effectively distributing our scraping load.
• Actively collaborate with diverse engineering teams to address challenges and advance initiatives related to data extraction and infrastructure.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing mentorship and support to team members while fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.