VerticalScope operates one of the 10 largest community platforms in the US, with over 1,200 websites and 125 million monthly visitors.
The mission is to enable the world to share expertise and discover knowledge on subjects they love, operating at the intersection of community, content, and commerce.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will explore and implement cutting-edge AI solutions across forums to drive online community engagement.
You will report to the Director of Data & Analytics and collaborate with community managers, engineers, and product managers to improve user experience and grow the business.
The position is remote from Canada, requiring residence in the Eastern, Atlantic, or Newfoundland Time Zone.
Responsibilities include rapidly prototyping AI-powered features, building AI solutions to drive content creation, automating processes with Python cron jobs, analyzing BigQuery data, connecting to banking APIs, and implementing data and analytics solutions.
Requirements:
A minimum of five years of hands-on experience working with data or engineering is required.
Candidates should be deeply curious about AI and automation, with experience integrating AI solutions such as Vertex, ChatGPT, or DeepL.
Hands-on experience connecting to APIs and web scraping using Python and SQL (BigQuery) is necessary.
Experience building data connectors using Python and APIs/web scraping to various platforms like Braintree, PayPal, and Google Analytics is required.
Understanding of forum database structures and the ability to navigate them is essential.
Candidates should be proactive and willing to test new approaches without getting stuck on perfection.
The ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with the team is important.
Knowledge of Google Cloud Functions is considered a strong bonus.
Benefits:
A full suite of health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, is provided.
The company offers a retirement savings program and HSA/FSA programs.
Employees enjoy flexible working hours and unlimited vacation.
Parental leave top-up pay is available.
Life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage are included.
A career development stipend is offered to support professional growth.
Additional perks include an employee referral bonus, employee discounts via Perkopolis, and access to downtown Toronto and Tel Aviv offices for hybrid teams.
The company promotes an inclusive culture, valuing diversity of thought and representation among employees.
