At Lighthouse, were on a mission to disrupt commercial strategy for the hospitality industry. Our innovative commercial platform takes the complexity out of data, empowering businesses with actionable insights, advanced pricing tools, and cutting edge business intelligence to unlock their full revenue potential. Backed by $370 million in series C funding and driven by an unwavering passion for growth, weve welcomed five companies into our journey and have surpassed $100 million in ARR in 2024. Our 700+ teammates span 35 countries and represent 34 nationalities. At Lighthouse, were more than just a workplace were a community. Collaborative, fun, and deeply committed, we work hard together to revolutionize the hospitality sector. Are you ready to join us and shine brighter in the industrys most exciting rocket ship? What you will do: We are in search of a Staff Engineer Data Acquisition R&D with a deep fascination for the inner workings of the internet and a desire to impart this passion to our team. You will play a critical role in our data extraction process, ensuring that we can extract and process billions of data points every day. Where you will have impact: Be at the forefront of tackling web scraping challenges such as emulating user agents, scraping on multiple platforms, utilizing proxy services in a cost efficient manner, scraping from specific locations, and effectively distributing our scraping load. Actively collaborate with diverse engineering teams to address challenges and advance initiatives related to data extraction and infrastructure. Serve as a subject matter expert, providing mentorship and support to team members while fostering an environment of continuous learning and development. About our team: Our team is at the helm of our sophisticated data extraction infrastructure. Tasked with the responsibility of acquiring pricing data from over 200 unique data sources, we process nearly 200 million requests each day. The data we collect is the lifeblood of our products. We are committed to ensuring its reliable and timely delivery, thereby powering our diverse product portfolio. Who you are: Masters or Bachelors degree in a STEM field Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment We welcome: You have a strong interest in web security. You have experience in Rust, C++ or any other system programming language. You''re comfortable with data analysis and manipulation. You''re no stranger to the open source community, with a track record of meaningful contributions. Technologies youll work with: (feel free to ask us why these are the best fit for us) Whats in it for you: Flexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices. Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work life balance. Collaborative team: High bar, friendly,