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Empowering Consumers with Data-Driven
E-commerce Technologies

About us

Roundforest is helping consumers worldwide discover relevant products and make better shopping decisions.

We remove the guesswork out of performance and product optimization by adopting data analysis and predictive analytics technologies.

We're Hiring!

Roundforest in the press:

“6 Big Data companies to watch in 2017”

The Next Web

“16 Israeli Startups Ready To Take On 2016”

Entrepreneurs

“Big Data Startups That Won 2015”

Tech Startup News

“The 7 Best Israeli Startups to Work for in 2017”

The Blogs

“Israeli Hi-tech companies finding solutions oversea”

Tech Startup News

“Here are all the great winners for GeekAwards 2017”

GeekAwars 2017

Building products with scale and performance in mind:

Data Platforms

Robust data collection infrastructure compatible with diversified structured and unstructured sources, allowing efficient analytical layer activity.

Usability

User interface that enables obstacle free purchase path, allowing smooth interaction and better decision making for consumers.

Synergy

Consumer solutions that are developed with the existing ecosystem in mind and strive to improve the greater whole.

We're Hiring!

Positions:


If none of these quite fit what you do,
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Marketing Analyst - Jerusalem Office

Job Description


The Product Analyst will identify & implement growth opportunities based on analytic insights. The ideal candidate will be driven by challenges as we want him to take our conversion optimization efforts to the next level. Additionally, we are looking for a "get things done" person who knows how to communicate in a dynamic and high pace environment.


Your responsibilities will be:

  • Manage online advertising campaigns on Google, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tabolla and more
  • Use innovative thinking and tools to optimize campaign performance
  • Design, develop and launch A/B testing activities
  • Shape the design and implementation of new landing pages
  • Optimize the new customer onboarding experience
  • Collaborate with the product manager, by maintaining an open communication channel and and presenting willingness to learn

Skills & Requirements


Experience:

  • Strong analytic skills
  • Fluent communication in English
  • Experience in online marketing (with focus on conversion optimization)- advantage
  • Experience with A/B testing tools (Google Analytics, Optimizely and etc.) – advantage
  • Basic design & HTML skills - advantage
  • Online experience with B2C - advantage

Apply at:

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Data Scientist

Job Description


We are looking for a Data Scientist that will help us discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver even better products. Your primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high-quality prediction systems integrated with our products.


Your responsibilities will be:


  • Suggest and develop innovative analytic methods that result in a technically superior product and/or create a competitive advantage, as well as meet design requirements and project timeline
  • Lead research, evaluation, and recommendation of internal and external data sources and coordinate with data resources
  • Serve as the senior technical expert for leadership on data cleansing, variable creation, variable transformation, etc., as well as best-practices in the creation of analytic datasets
  • Serve as the consummate technical expert in model development and validation analyses - from driving pragmatic practice of methods to devising novel solutions and diagnostic measures to coaching and mentoring junior staff
  • Act as senior technical expert in development and execution of methods to address needed business diagnostics; review, and aid productization and deployment
  • Provide significant input to Product Management on implementation specifications and production testing
  • Act as senior technical expert to develop process and metrics to monitor model performance
  • Review reports and make recommendations for needed model refits/enhancements
  • Keep abreast of business trends/product needs

Skills & Requirements


  • 5+ years of professional experience building predictive and descriptive statistical models
  • Graduate degree (M.S. required, Ph.D. preferred) in a quantitative discipline
  • Extensive experience working with large datasets
  • Knowledge, experience, and expertise in diverse statistical and data mining techniques (e.g. - GLM/Regression, Boosting, Random Forest, Trees, Clustering, PCA, SVM, etc)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with statistical packages in Spark ML-Lib, Python, R, or SAS - a must
  • Ability to program in Python, Scala, R, or SAS – a big advantage
  • Understanding of RDBMs and interactive SQL programming skills- a must
  • Experience with Big Data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Hive, NoSQL, etc., and Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.) - a big advantage
  • Self- motivation and ability to motivate and lead a team
  • Independent and loves responsibility and ownership over tasks

Apply at:

[email protected]Contact Usico

Product Manager

Job Description


The Product Manager has complete ownership over a B2C Product, setting up the strategy with the management, constructing product roadmaps, building and managing the team, researching marketing channels, analysing user behavior, overseeing product development and reaching P & L objectives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management, business, marketing, analytical, technical and leadership skills. Additionally, s/he will desire to work in an entrepreneurial ,dynamic and fast-paced environment.


Your responsibilities will be:

  • Building & Leading your business unit to reach P & L targets.
  • Product Road mapping. Leverage market analysis, strategic priorities, and customer research to define the roadmap. Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, use cases and prototypes.
  • Project Management. Manage the product team, including R&D, Design, UX, etc. in an Agile development process.
  • Product Marketing. Oversee the Product Marketing efforts, including hands-on analysis for existing activity, exploration of new marketing channels and manual campaigns management (channels such as: AdWords, FB ads, Taboola, etc.). Be in charge of the Product Communication (PR, Community, etc.).
  • Funnel Optimization. Analyzing quantitative data and translating it into insights and actions in order to increase conversion rates

Skills & Requirements


Business Line Owner - Financial Product Line

Job Description


The business line owner has complete ownership over a B2C Product in the financial services domain - setting up the strategy, developing roadmaps, building and managing the team, developing marketing channels, optimizing user behavior, overseeing tech development and reaching P & L objectives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management, business, analytical, technical, and leadership skills, as well as experience and a good understanding of in the domains of consumer financial services. Additionally, s/he will desire to work in an entrepreneurial, dynamic and fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities


  • Reaching your P & L targets.
  • Developing and designing a unique product offering in the financial services domain based on sound market and competitive research
  • Product road-mapping - Leverage research and strategic prioritization to define the roadmap, translating it into detailed requirements, use cases, and prototypes.
  • Project Management - overseeing the product team, including analysts, tech personnel in an Agile process.
  • Product Marketing - oversee the Product online marketing efforts, including hands-on analysis for existing activity, exploration of new marketing channels and manual campaigns management (PPC channels such as AdWords, FB ads, Taboola, etc.), as well as Product Communication (PR, Community, etc.).
  • Funnel Optimization. Analyzing quantitative data and translating it into insights and actions in order to increase conversion rates.

Skills & Requirements


  • Superb business understanding.
  • Excellent Analytical skills.
  • Outstanding project management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team.
  • An independent individual who is able to work under minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Hebrew & English.
  • Tech orientation, ability to pick up a use of tools or technologies independently.
  • Experience in the consumer financial services domains - banking, insurance, credit card etc
  • Online B2C Product Management Experience (Google Analytics, Web Topology, SEO) - a big advantage.
  • Online B2C Product Marketing Experience (Search/Display/Social) - a big advantage.
  • Experience as a consultant\business analyst from a consulting firm - a big advantage

Apply at:

[email protected]Contact Usico

Head of BI

Job Description


RoundForest is seeking a seasoned BI Engineer to lead the design and implement Big Data warehousing platform. You will support several projects simultaneously and design, model and develop end to end data pipelines and data integration processes that lead to Big Data Analytics. Successful applicants will be energetic team players who have a proven analytical background with a web media or consumer-based online company.


Responsibilities


  • Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and data Integration processes from disparate source systems
  • Help plan and maintain the technical infrastructure, its configuration, performance, and storage requirements, with consideration of tiered data and data-archiving
  • Work with DevOps and cross-functional teams to plan upgrades and any maintenance to our data platform
  • Effectively work with Data Science, BI, ETL and other cross functional teams to identify the best data solution
  • Mentor junior developers, perform code reviews and help establish best practices

Skills & Requirements


  • 5+ years Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence experience with 2+ years handling Big Data platforms
  • Experience in managing teams of 3 people or more - 2+ years
  • Proven track record design/development of large, complex Data Warehouse solutions pulling data from various sources
  • Expert level understanding of Data Modeling and Data Warehouse implementation, management, and performance tuning
  • Strong experience working with semi-structured and unstructured data at scale and developing scripts that extract data from external data sources such as web APIs, real-time feeds, etc.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing processes to move data efficiently between different data sources and file systems
  • Hands on experience in Hadoop technologies (HDFS, Spark, Hive, MapReduce, Flume, Oozie, Kylin etc) – a big advantage
  • Experience in Java, Scala and scripting languages like Python, Ruby etc.
  • Strong SQL and analytical skills
  • Hands on with big data operations on Postgresql or similar relational DB
  • Hands on with Hadoop query languages like Pig & Hive – an advantage
  • Experience in version control and tracking systems such as GIT, SVN, JIRA
  • Must have a good understanding of traditional ETL development tools such as Informatica, Pentaho etc., and Big Data tools.
  • Be able to differentiate on how to leverage one over the other for effective enterprise scale Big Data process implementation
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau
  • Must be a self-motivated, energetic, detail oriented team player passionate about producing high-quality work that meets or often exceeds SLA’s and thrives in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical associates and vice-versa a must
  • Good understanding of the business KPIs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Apply at:

[email protected]Contact Usico

QA ‬Automation

Job Description


The QA Automation will be responsible for the full flow of the automated testing process, from individual features to products or projects as a whole. It includes Product requirements understanding, automated test process planning, design and implementation of planned scenario, tests execution, bugs, and test results.


Your responsibilities will be:


  • Developing automated tools for various applications and services: server side, web services, API, client side, monitoring tools
  • Planning & designing automated tools, executing and reporting test results
  • Work with the development teams

Skills & Requirements


Solution Architect

Job Description


Lead Large Scale Web Recommendation Engine Development.


Day to day work:


  • Technical leadership of novel web product.
  • Work with the product manager to define product requirements, architecture, and roadmap.
  • Build and manage a development team in agile methodology.
  • Define development tasks with clear estimation of required resources and timeframes.
  • Organize team members work - answer questions, reformulate questions and provide alternatives to the product owner.
  • Lead the most crucial or complicated tasks hands-on.
  • Hands-on control over deployments.
  • After hours and on-call responsibilities when required.

Characteristics:


  • A leader who is interested and capable of taking full ownership over the tech side of a tech product from end to end.
  • Results driven - a go-getter, who is dedicated to timelines and is willing to work hard to meet them.
  • Highly responsible.
  • Good personal relations, a person who loves to manage, plan and communicate with his team members and business counterparts.
  • A tech-savvy person, with deep understanding of wide range of technologies and can face unknown terrains with ease.

Skills & Requirements


  • Software engineer with experience in java/ python / RoR - 3 years
  • Experience with Agile methodology, preferably as scrum master or tech lead - 2 years
  • Experience with high load - high-performance production systems, their maintenance, and optimization - 1 Year
  • Experience delivering all layers of web apps from DB/backend/frontend and their optimizations
  • Experience in writing unit and integration tests
  • Ability to explain in clear and concise way the team workflow: idea, planning, implementation, testing, deployment.

Nice to have:


  • Experience with PostgreSQL scaling and performance optimization - 1 year
  • Experience with other software stacks JVM and/or /Elixir
  • Experience with Heroku/AWS/Google Cloud
  • Experience with other database technologies - Cassandra/BigQuery/MongoDB/DynamoDB
  • Interest in data science

Apply at:

[email protected]Contact Usico

Front End Developer

Job Description


Developing the frontend of Roundforest B2C websites supporting millions of users.



Responsibilities:

  • PSD -> HTML/CSS

  • Javascript implementations

Skills & Requirements


QA Team Lead

Job Description


Roundforest is looking for a QA Team Lead. We are a dynamic and fast-paced start up with many interesting challenges. The QA Team Lead will be responsible for all testing activity and all QA engineers team. The team lead will be in charge of running functional, automation and post-production tests and will make sure tests are done in high standard under the methodology it is used.


Your responsibilities will be:


  • Train and lead the best QA engineers in order to build a successful team.
  • Managing testing activity and for all QA engineers.
  • Performing manual and automated tests in the unit.
  • Running functional, automation and post-production tests and will make sure tests are done in high standard under the methodology it is used.
  • Design, build and manage testing activity for all QA engineers team.
  • Identify and execute on opportunities in order to improve the performance of our product.
  • Work closely with Dev teams to ensure quality code is being built from the start.

Skills & Requirements


  • 2+ years experience managing a team 3+ size
  • Experienced with testing Web, Mobile Web, and APIs
  • 3+ years experience with manual Testing and Testing automation.
  • Strong technical orientation and hands-on approach.
  • Experience with the Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Ability to work with teams across various geographies
  • Ability to build strong relationships with developers, PMs, DevOps, etc.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively independently and in teams (local and distributed)
  • Intellectually curious, with a passion for continuous learning and growing professionally
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess a strong work ethic and proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Enjoy having fun at work, and desire to collaborate with smart, humble people every day
  • High level of English
  • Great leading and management abilities.
  • Team player
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent

Apply at:

[email protected]Contact Usico

BI Engineer

Job Description


RoundForest is seeking a seasoned BI Engineer to lead design and implementation of Big Data warehousing platform. You will support several projects simultaneously and design, model and develop end to end data pipelines and data integration processes that lead to Big Data Analytics. Successful applicants will be energetic team players who have a proven analytical background with a web media or consumer-based online company.

Your responsibilities will be:

  • Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and data Integration processes from disparate source systems

  • Help plan and maintain the technical infrastructure, its configuration, performance, and storage requirements, with consideration of tiered data and data archiving

  • Work with DevOps and cross functional teams to plan upgrades and any maintenance to our data platform

  • Effectively work with Data Science, BI, ETL and other cross functional teams to identify the best data solution

  • Mentor junior developers, perform code reviews, and help establish best practices

Skills & Requirements


The kind of Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Business Line Owner

Job Description


The business line owner has complete ownership over a B2C Product, setting up the strategy with the management, constructing product roadmaps, building and managing the team, researching marketing channels, analysing user behavior, overseeing product development and reaching P & L objectives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management, business, marketing, analytical, technical and leadership skills. Additionally, s/he will desire to work in an entrepreneurial ,dynamic and fast-paced environment.


Your responsibilities will be:

  • Building & Leading your business unit to reach P & L targets.
  • Product Road mapping. Leverage market analysis, strategic priorities, and customer research to define the roadmap. Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, use cases and prototypes.
  • Project Management. Manage the product team, including R&D, Design, UX, etc. in an Agile development process.
  • Product Marketing. Oversee the Product Marketing efforts, including hands-on analysis for existing activity, exploration of new marketing channels and manual campaigns management (channels such as: AdWords, FB ads, Taboola, etc.). Be in charge of the Product Communication (PR, Community, etc.).
  • Funnel Optimization. Analyzing quantitative data and translating it into insights and actions in order to increase conversion rates

Skills & Requirements


Server Side Developer

Job Description


Developing the backend of Roundforest’s B2C websites supporting millions of users.


Responsibilities:

  • Architecting, designing and developing Roundforest’s applications backend.

Skills & Requirements


The kind of Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Software Engineer

Job Description


Architecting, designing and developing Roundforest’s large scale web recommendation engines.

Skills & Requirements


  • Good understanding of performance issues.
  • Quick doer that loves to get things done and in the same time details oriented.
  • Self-motivated, independent and seek taking responsibility and ownership over tasks.


Experience:


  • Software engineer with experience in Java/ Scala- 2+ years
  • Experience with high load - high-performance production systems, their maintenance, and optimization - 2 Years
  • Experience in writing unit and integration tests
  • Ability to explain in clear and concise way the team workflow: idea, planning, implementation, testing, deployment.
  • Postgresql and SQL in general.
  • Experience with other database technologies - Cassandra/BigQuery/MongoDB/DynamoDB
  • Experience with Agile methodology, preferably as scrum master or tech lead - 2 years
  • Experience with high load - high-performance production systems, their maintenance, and optimization - 1 Year
  • Experience delivering all layers of web apps from DB/backend/frontend and their optimizations
  • Experience in writing unit and integration tests
  • Ability to explain in clear and concise way the team workflow: idea, planning, implementation, testing, deployment.

Apply at:

[email protected]Contact Usico
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