Software Engineer - Innovation team at SimilarWeb UK Limited

Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift, Node.js, React, RESTful APIs, Debugging, Browser APIs, Data Handling, Browser Extensions, Desktop Applications, Automated Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 thousands of 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. We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Data Collection Technologies team to contribute to the design, build, and maintain Similarweb’s Desktop data-collection extensions and client-side components. In this role, you will work as part of a team responsible for developing high-performance browser extensions ,desktop-level integrations and Mobile SDKs that power our data collection platform. Why is this role so important at Similarweb? As the most trusted platform for measuring online behavior, millions of people rely on Similarweb’s insights daily as the ground truth for their knowledge of the digital world. Producing these insights requires large scale raw data to be ingested reliably in high scale to provide stable signals for analysis. As a Desktop Client-Side Developer, you will own and implement core components of Similarweb’s desktop & mobile data-collection technologies. You’ll work hands-on to design, develop, and optimize our desktop clients and browser extensions, ensuring accurate, reliable, and high-quality data collection. Your work will directly influence the performance, stability, and integrity of the data that powers Similarweb’s products and insights. What does the day to day of a Software Engineer at Similarweb look like: Design and write (a lot of) high-quality, functional code of cutting edge SDK's, distributed on millions of devices (JavaScript , Kotlin, Swift). Tackle challenges and find creative and innovative ways to solve them. Determine feasibility & take part in decision-making by performing risk management and evaluating trade-offs. Contribute to your team development velocity and quality confidence. Improve your skills, learn from and mentor top-notch engineers and enrich other team members. Perform code reviews, evaluate implementations, and provide feedback. This is the perfect job for someone who: 5+ years of hands-on experience building high-performance software products. B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). Strong software development skills; deep expertise in at least two of the following domains: Node.js, frontend/web internals (e.g. React), JavaScript/TypeScript, or browser/Chromium internals. Ability to work at a low level: understand and work with web-development internals, browser APIs, and extension platform mechanics. Experience with RESTful APIs and designing secure data handling within browser extensions. Strong debugging and investigative skills: able to research, triage and resolve complex issues that arise from browser/extension integration. Ability to own features end-to-end: from design and architecture through development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Prior experience building or maintaining browser-extensions or plugins (e.g. for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or other browsers). Familiarity with browser-extension lifecycle and security challenges, including manifest-based extension development (e.g. Manifest V2 / V3), sandboxing, permissions model, secure data flow, etc. Nice-to-have (bonus) skills / experience Prior experience building desktop applications for Windows or macOS (Electron, .NET, Swift, or similar). Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and relevant tooling (unit tests, integration tests, extension testing frameworks, end-to-end testing). **At Similarweb, collaborating with our colleagues in-office creates a more connected, unified culture. Our best work is a product of our face-to-face collaboration, with the ability to work partially from home.** 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. We will handle your application and information related to your application in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Policy available here.

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Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain Similarweb’s desktop data-collection technologies, including browser extensions and mobile SDKs. This role involves ensuring accurate and reliable data collection that influences the performance and integrity of Similarweb’s products.