******Why Vagaro? ******At Vagaro, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Our culture is built on innovation, continuous learning, and a passion for making a positive impact. We support our employees' growth and vision for themselves, offering opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Plus, we know how to have fun while getting the job done! ****
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Acquisition Engineer to design, build, and scale systems that collect, process, and maintain high-quality external data from the web and third-party sources.
This role combines hands-on web crawling, scraping, and data engineering with strong data quality and business alignment for sales, marketing, and product teams.
*** This role is based onsite in Pleasanton, CA Monday through Friday***
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Compensation
Base Annual Salary: $120,000 - $135,000
Annual Bonus: Up to 10%
Key Responsibilities
Design and build scalable web crawlers and scraping systems to extract structured and unstructured data
Collect data from websites, APIs, and databases to support sales and marketing initiatives
Handle dynamic content, pagination, and JavaScript-heavy sites
Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and validation to ensure accuracy and usability
Deliver clean, structured datasets aligned to business requirements
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align data efforts with business goals
Optimize pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability
Ensure ethical, compliant data collection practices
**Data Engineering & Infrastructure **
Build ETL/ELT pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage
Implement schema design, deduplication, and change detection
Manage orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, etc.)
Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and databases
Core Requirements
3+ years of experience in web crawling, scraping, or data engineering
Strong programming skills in Python or JavaScript
Experience with tools like Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or Playwright
Understanding of HTTP, DOM parsing, and web architectures
Strong data cleaning and preprocessing skills
Proficiency in SQL and working with databases
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with distributed systems or large-scale data processing
Familiarity with CRM systems like HubSpot or Salesforce
Knowledge of sales and marketing data use cases
Experience with proxy management and crawler scaling
Exposure to AI/ML tools in data workflows
What Success Looks Like
High-quality, reliable data pipelines supporting business decisions
Accurate and clean datasets delivered to stakeholders
Strong cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and product teams
Scalable and efficient data acquisition systems
Why Join
Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture
Opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement
High-impact role with direct business influence
Why You’ll Love Working Here: 💖
**Attractive Compensation & Performance Bonuses: **Enjoy a competitive salary paired with performance-based bonuses
Generous PTO: 15 accrued days, plus 10 company holidays annually.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. 🏥
Exclusive Perks: Discounts on attractions, theme parks, shows, sports events, movies, hotels, and more through TicketsAtWork. 🎟️
Beauty Perks: $30/month reimbursement for any Vagaro service, including health, beauty, or wellness treatments. 💅
Food Perks: $50 monthly stipend for our onsite microkitchen and a complimentary DoorDash DashPass subscription. 🍽️
Growth Opportunities: College Assistance Reimbursement, access to EAP & Work/Life Programs, and a LinkedIn Learning account. 📚
Financial Security: 401k program with 4% matching and optional life/supplemental insurance. 💰
Stay Active: Access to our on-site gym, flavored water dispenser, and basketball court to keep you fit and energized! 🏀
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Vagaro is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals are evaluated without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Learn More About Vagaro:
Visit us at vagaro.com/pro and vagaro.com to learn more.]
