Software Engineer — Data Stack — Hog/QL
PostHogFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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Prior experience building, maintaining, and scaling reliable, high-volume distributed systems is required, along with strong CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems, and the ability to reason about ambiguous problems from first principles.
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The team is tenured with an average of 4 years at Mixpanel, works in 6-8 week sprints with clear goals interspersed with short-term wins and exploration, encourages input via written proposals, and values simplicity, reduced operational overhead, and reusable primitives.
A strong candidate has experience scaling distributed systems, can mentor engineers and grow technical leaders, and excels at translating business goals into roadmaps while nurturing engineering excellence.
Data analytics for user behavior insights
Mixpanel provides data analytics tools that help businesses understand user interactions with their products. It tracks user behavior and measures engagement on websites and mobile applications, allowing companies to gain insights into how users engage with their digital platforms. Mixpanel's services are offered through a subscription model, where clients pay a recurring fee based on the volume of data tracked and features accessed. This model supports a steady revenue stream and enables ongoing improvements to the platform. Key features include event tracking, user segmentation, funnel analysis, and retention reports, which assist businesses in identifying trends and making informed decisions to enhance user experience. Mixpanel differentiates itself by focusing on comprehensive analytics tailored for tech startups, e-commerce businesses, and large enterprises, aiming to empower these companies to optimize user engagement and drive growth.