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Backend Engineer – Data Acquisition

Lighthouse · Barcelona · Posted 17d ago

remoteFull-timemid5-8 yrs
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About the role

📋 Description Design, build and improve backend systems for data acquisition that handle close to 200 million Work on our in-house proxy layer and browser tooling: request routing, connection handling and Investigate hard crawler problems, test alternative approaches when one gets blocked, and turn what Build clear interfaces and guardrails so other teams and AI agents can use what you build reliably. Own the quality of your code, including code written with AI assistance: tests, observability and Work closely with crawler engineers, DevOps and Security to ship solutions that are secure and 🎯 Requirements Hands-on experience building, deploying and running production backend services in a cloud Experience with a systems language such as Rust or C/C++, or a strong track record in another Solid grasp of how the web works under the hood: HTTP, TCP/IP, TLS and proxies. R&D mindset: curious about how browsers and network stacks work internally, comfortable with Strong analytical and debugging skills, comfortable with packet captures, profilers and reading Communicate clearly, share opinions, welcome feedback and work well in a team. 🎁 Benefits Flexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices. Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance. Alan Healthy benefits: 160€/month for food or nursery. Payflow App: Access your earned salary in advance at no cost to you. Flexible retribution: Optional benefits through tax-free payroll deductions for food Wellbeing support: Subsidized up to 80% ClassPass subscription.

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This Backend Engineer – Data Acquisition position is listed as remote (Barcelona).

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