Senior Backend Engineer for proxy and unblocking
Apify
About this role
A Senior Backend Engineer at Apify focuses on enhancing the company’s proxy infrastructure and unblocking capabilities to stay ahead of evolving anti-bot systems. Responsibilities include building automation solutions that mimic human behavior, expanding the Apify Proxy's functionalities, and researching methods to overcome anti-scraping services through browser fingerprinting and session management. The role uses a tech stack including TypeScript/Node.js and AWS, and involves contributing to open-source proxy libraries.
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About Apify
apify.comApify is a cloud-based platform that specializes in web scraping, browser automation, and data extraction. It provides users with access to over 7,000 ready-made tools and code templates to streamline their data collection processes, as well as custom solutions tailored to specific needs. By leveraging advanced AI agents, Apify enables businesses to harness data for various applications, making it a go-to resource for developers and organizations looking to automate and optimize their data workflows.
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About Apify
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$131k – $176k
per year