See yourself at Dataminr

We are seeking a motivated engineer with a solid foundation in programming and a passion for learning. As a Software Engineer II, Backend you will be joining our fast-moving product engineering team working on the future of our customer platform. In your day to day you will be working on delivering core features and functionality in both api- and stream-based platforms. This US-based role can be remote or based out of our New York City office.

At Dataminr, we are creating a team of talented builders, creators and visionaries to have a real-world impact on how organizations respond to fast-emerging events as they unfold. We are over 600 talented individuals, spanning seven global offices, united by our passion to use AI for the greater good and be agents of positive change in our company and in our communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you healthy and happy:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plan options for employees, domestic partners and their dependents

• Generous PTO, flexible sick days and remote working options

• Paid parental leave and family forming benefits

• Mental health benefits and support

• Company equity (RSUs)

​At Dataminr, we serve a global community made up of many cultures and strive to reflect the diversity of the world in which we live. We stand for social justice and we lead with empathy. We foster a culture of allyship, standing up for those who face systemic barriers to equality. We actively condemn racism and discrimination in any form. 

We believe our differences give us strength. Our employees are empowered to be their best, authentic selves through various opportunities, such as our robust employee resource group (ERG) network, learning and development funds, and more. 

 

The opportunity

• Contribute code to production systems from the get-go.

• Work across a diverse tech-stack and gain robust experience with widely-used technologies like Elasticsearch, Kafka, SNS/SQS, and Aerospike.

• Design significant features that impact core customer functionality and influence the next iterations of our architecture as we strive to deliver high caliber alerts to our clients faster and with near-perfect reliability.

• Implement industry best practices along with novel patterns and technologies that will help improve the codebase and the product.

• Partner with other members of the team to plan and deliver the next iteration of our customer applications to support emerging use cases for our product.

What you bring

At Dataminr, we value you for who you are. We encourage you to apply for this role, even if you don't meet every qualification. Our candidates are reviewed on the basis of their skill and potential to succeed.

• 2+ years of experience building back end services and applications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and efficiently

• Strong intrapersonal and collaborative skills to work within a small, high-caliber team

• Experience with Java, Scala or other object oriented programming languages

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design

• Proven track record of implementing and following strong engineering practices through hands-on coding

About Dataminr

Dataminr, the world’s leading real-time information discovery platform, delivers the earliest warnings on high-impact events, emerging risks and other critical business information far in advance of other sources. Recognized as one of the world’s leading AI businesses, Dataminr enables faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for public and private sector organizations spanning global corporations, first responders, NGOs and newsrooms. Most recently valued at $4.1B, Dataminr serves more than two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and half of the Fortune 100 companies and over 650 newsrooms worldwide.

 

Colorado, New York, California, Washington only: The salary range for this position is as indicated below. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience, among other factors.
Colorado: $112,500 - $119,500
New York/California/Washington: $125,000- $132,500

Dataminr is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals seeking employment at Dataminr are considered without regards to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status.