Software Engineer - Data

Dataminr is the leading real-time information discovery company. Dataminr transforms real-time data from Twitter and other public sources into actionable signals, identifying the most relevant information in real-time for clients in Finance, the Public Sector, News, Corporate Security and Crisis Management.

You are a dedicated software engineer interested in helping us sort, analyze and deliver relevant information from terabytes of unstructured data in the social media space. You are interested in strong abstractions that allow for fast iteration, easy integration and short development cycles, allowing us to constantly learn from our data and empowering our clients to apply these insights toward product enhancements.

• B.S/M.S./PhD. in Computer Science or related fields
• Experience in handling or analyzing large volumes of data
• Experience with distributed data processing system, such as Hadoop/MapReduce, Hive, Pig and SQL/NoSQL databases
• Extensive experience in Java or C++ and experience with scripting languages
• Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
• Ability to solve open-ended problems in an elegant, scalable manner
• Pay close attention to detail and display a high standard for accuracy and responsiveness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivation and an ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team