Backend Engineer – Data Acquisition

pAt Lighthouse, we’re on a mission to revolutionize commercial strategy as hospitality’s most powerful AI platform. We take the world's largest hotel data network and transform it into real-time intelligence that drives action. We don't just deliver insights; we empower businesses to make decisions that move revenue. /p pWith $370M in Series C funding and over $100M in ARR, we are scaling at lightspeed. Our 850+ teammates across 35 countries aren't just building software—they are leveraging cutting-edge AI to help hoteliers be the first to act. Tens of thousands of hotels across 185 countries trust Lighthouse to execute their commercial strategy, including every one of the top 15 global chains and thousands of independent hotels that consistently outperform their markets. With Lighthouse AI, the intelligence gets deeper. Decisions get smarter. Actions get faster. We help hoteliers be first to act. /p h3Lighthouse Values: Our guiding light /h3 pWe arebLumineers /b. Our shared values keep us on a collaborative path fostering a cultural and customer centric environment /p ul libPursuit of greatness /b : We’re innovators who care deeply about our customers’ success. Our team brings their best work, stays curious, and delivers excellence through attention to detail /li libMeaningful work matters /b : We make every moment count by knowing what to deliver, why it matters, and how it drives Lighthouse forward /li libElevate each other /b : We don’t just work together
- we grow together. What unites us is understanding each other as people and working toward shared goals /li /ul pWe’re more than just a workplace – we’re 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 industry’s most exciting rocket-ship? /p h3What you will do /h3 h3Where you will have impact /h3 ul liDesign, build and improve backend systems for data acquisition that handle close to 200 million requests a day. /li liInvestigate hard crawler problems, test alternative approaches when one gets blocked, and turn what works into robust, reusable systems. /li liBuild clear interfaces and guardrails so other teams and AI agents can use what you build reliably. /li liOwn the quality of your code, including code written with AI assistance: tests, observability and maintainability. /li liWork closely with crawler engineers, DevOps and Security to ship solutions that are secure and scalable. /li /ul h3About our team /h3 pThe Crawler engineering team makes sure Lighthouse customers get fresh, high-quality rates, ranking and supply data. We handle close to 200 million requests a day across 200+ data sources, so the team carries a big responsibility for keeping our crawling infrastructure reliable, efficient and ahead of a web that keeps changing. /p h3What's in it for you? /h3 ul liFlexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices. /li liFlexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance. /li liCollaborative team: High-bar, friendly, creative, and passionate colleagues. /li liCareer development: Workshops, frameworks, tools, training, and processes to realize your full potential. /li liImpactful work: Shape products relied on by 85,000+ users worldwide. /li liMobility options: Mobility budget or company car (based on your job category). /li liCompetitive compensation: Proactively maintained to value your work. /li liNet allowance: to support home office related expenses. /li liComprehensive health insurance: Extensive coverage for you and your dependents. /li liPension funding: Group insurance to secure your future. /li liReferral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent. /li /ul h3Who you are /h3 ul liYou have hands on experience building, deploying and running production backend services in a cloud environment. /li liYou're experienced with a systems language such as bRust /b or bC/C++ /b, or you have a strong track record in another backend language and a real drive to go deep in Rust. /li liYou have a solid grasp of how the web works under the hood: HTTP, TCP/IP, TLS and proxies. /li liYou have strong analytical and debugging skills. You're comfortable with packet captures, profilers and reading other people's source code. /li liYou communicate clearly, share your opinions, welcome feedback and work well in a team. /li /ul h3Technologies you will work with /h3 h3Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging /h3 pThank you for considering a career with Lighthouse. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity for all. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Our commitment to equality is part of our culture. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. /p pNot ticking every box? No p