About Graphika

Graphika maps and analyzes the complex fabric of social network structures, or what we call “cyber-social terrain.” We create large-scale maps of social media landscapes and provide in-depth analysis to help clients and partners understand and navigate complex online networks.

Our team of scientists, engineers, analysts, and technologists use Graphika’s unique mapping technology to deliver insights in a variety of fields, including digital marketing, influence analysis, disinformation detection, and electoral integrity.
The Role

Graphika seeks a well-rounded, experienced Data Engineer to join our growing technology team. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Build and manage services at scale
• Help create and optimize large-scale batch and real-time data pipelines
• Design and implement ETL processes through cloud based solutions (S3, Lambda, Kinesis)
• Contribute to improving the quality of our data and data infrastructure

Candidate Profile

You have demonstrated the ability to build, deploy and maintain large-scale, data-driven solutions. You love to take on complex data-related problems. You think beyond just the task at hand to deeply understand the 'why' behind what you are doing. You can maintain a focus on shipping product, understanding that oftentimes done is better than perfect

Our engineers have deep knowledge and exercise a high degree of leadership in their daily work. You work with confidence and without ego. You have strongly-held, defensible ideas, and advocate for what you believe is right. You are also adept at identifying and evaluating trade-offs, willing to be proven wrong, and quick to walk through fire to support your fellow teammates.

Required Qualifications:

• You are a well-rounded engineer with 3+ years of professional programming experience, Python preferred.
• You have experience with the Python data science stack (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, sklearn, Jupyter, etc.)
• You have knowledge of SQL and common relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL
• You are excellent at debugging and optimizing code
• You have a deep understanding of good software engineering practices, including version control, code reviews, testing, and refactoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• You have experience with AWS services: S3, Lambda, Kinesis, SQS, etc
• You have hands-on experience with Big Data technologies (e.g Spark)
• You have experience working in a data-focused organization
• You have experience with social media analysis

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably with a quantitative major

Benefits and Perks

Graphika offers a highly competitive, comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees, including but not limited to:

• Outstanding health benefits for employees and their families including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care and pre-tax commuter benefit
• Unlimited PTO with a required minimum as well as a flexible remote work policy
• Generous company equity options