Data Engineering (Data Collection)

With 1,000 intelligence professionals, over $300M in sales, and serving over 1,900 clients worldwide, Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced, and largest, intelligence company!

Recorded Future collects intelligence from many sources on the Dark Web. This data collection includes terabytes of data dumps that are shared and trafficked in the underground, nefarious dark web forums, markets for stolen goods, and ransomware sites. The Dark Web team builds the data collection and analytics that transform this mass of raw data from these diverse sources into structured intelligence that our customers use to defend their people and networks. 

The Engineering Manager, Dark Web is responsible for coordinating the work of the engineers who produce a constant stream of fresh, high-fidelity analytics derived from unreliable dark web and underground data sources that enable clients to track threat actors and take security actions.

Your leadership will directly impact the success of the Dark Web team’s mission: to secure the world with intelligence by casting a light upon the dark web.

What You’ll Do: 

• Deliver customer value by producing data and analytics that summarize information from the Dark Web and drive the alerting that our customers directly consume.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of six engineers focused on Dark Web data collection and analysis, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee the development and maintenance of web harvesting and data processing applications and pipelines, ensuring they meet organizational and client needs.
• Partner with the Product Manager, Dark Web to manage project timelines and deliverables in an often high-pressure context, maintaining focus on both short-term objectives and long-term strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity researchers and other engineering units, to refine intelligence analytics and enhance product offerings.
• Address and resolve elevated client escalations with a focus on maintaining relationships while delivering prompt and effective solutions.
• A solid understanding of cybersecurity, along with an interest in analyzing dark web activities related to computer and network security.

What You’ll Bring: 

• Significant experience in engineering management or leadership roles, particularly within data engineering or analytics teams, demonstrating a track record of success in high-pressure environments.
• Strong capability in managing and guiding remote or hybrid teams, utilizing effective communication and collaboration tools to maintain team cohesion and productivity.
• Understanding of Python, relevant database technologies and fundamental programming and data engineering concepts
• Exceptional organizational skills, capable of turning complex requirements into actionable project plans and fostering incremental delivery within a software development framework.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at conveying complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner through various channels including emails, Slack, and in-person discussions.

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Why should you join Recorded Future?
Recorded Future employees (or “Futurists”), represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically. Our dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries has earned us a 4.6-star user rating on G2 and more than 50% of Fortune 100 companies as customers.

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Note: Our interview process for all final-round candidates requires a mandatory in-person interview or a live, scheduled video conference with the hiring manager. We do not conduct interviews via instant messaging or text. All communications during the application process will come from individuals within our HR department via their Recorded Future email address.