Data Team Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Similarweb scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 over 4,300 customers globally, including industry giants like Google, Meta, OpenAI, 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 sharp and driven Data Team Lead to join our fast - paced Data Labs team!
What You’ll Do:
- Lead & Mentor: Directly manage and mentor a team of Data Engineers, driving sprint execution, technical roadmap delivery, and high engineering standards.
- Be Hands-On: Architect and build scalable, cost-efficient cloud data pipelines (AWS, Python, Spark) capable of handling massive datasets, while integrating AI/LLM agentic workflows to automate data processes.
- Partner with Customers: Serve as the trusted technical lead for enterprise clients-leading discovery sessions, scoping custom data solutions, and handling escalations.
- Drive Business Impact: Dive deep into datasets (SQL, dashboards) to turn complex data into actionable customer insights, feeding real-world client feedback directly back into the platform roadmap.
This is the perfect job for someone who has:
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience in a customer-facing technical role (e.g. solutions engineering, technical consulting, or customer success engineering), including working directly with customers on requirements, delivery, and support.
- Strong hands-on experience handling massive datasets using PySpark, Spark, or Hadoop.
- Advanced proficiency in Python.
- Proven experience working within AWS (or alternative major cloud infrastructure).
- Practical experience working with LLMs, AI frameworks, or vector databases to build automated, agentic data workflows.
- Strong data analysis skills, including advanced SQL and experience with analytics, to explore datasets, validate data quality, and turn findings into clear insights for customers and stakeholders.
- Experience managing complex, multi-stage development and production lifecycles
**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.
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