Unit8 SA

Data engineer for AI consulting

In short

A Swiss AI and data analytics consultancy is looking for a middle-level Data Engineer to design, build and maintain data pipelines for production and analytics systems, working closely with software engineers, ML experts and clients across Europe. The role requires strong Python skills, experience with distributed systems like Spark, and familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake. It also demands client-facing abilities, occasional travel (up to 10% of time), and eligibility to register as a sole trader in Poland.

About the Company
Founded in 2017, Unit8 is a fast-growing Swiss AI and data analytics consulting company dedicated to solving complex problems in traditional industries - automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma. We work with some of the biggest organisations in Europe on challenges that directly affect their business. Since our foundation, we have successfully delivered more than 250 projects and grown to 160+ talented individuals across 8 office locations.
Responsibilities
•Design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot data pipelines and processing systems that are relied on for both production and analytics applications, using a variety of open-source and closed-source technologies
•Help drive optimization, testing, and tooling to improve data quality
•Collaborate with other software engineers, ML experts, and stakeholders, taking learning and leadership opportunities that will arise every single day
•Work in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new product objectives
Requirements
•You are a proficient software engineer who knows the fundamentals of computer science and you master the Python programming language
•You know how to write distributed services and work with high-volume heterogeneous data, preferably with distributed systems such as Spark
•You have experience working with cloud data platforms (Databricks or Snowflake preferred)
•You are knowledgeable about data governance, data access, and data storage techniques
•You have strong client-facing skills: comfortable interacting with clients (business & technical audience), delivering presentations, problem-solving mindset
•You are willing to travel to meet with our clients and the team (mainly in Europe - up to 10% of your time)
•You are eligible to register as a sole trader (self-employment) in Poland
Conditions & Benefits
•Opportunity to shape the expansion of leading Swiss data & AI consultancies
•Compensation package including base salary, yearly bonus based on both individual + company performance
•Above the norm flexibility regarding when and from where you work, as long as both client and internal commitments are met
•Work on cutting-edge data, AI & analytics topics (e.g., Generative AI) that have real impact across industries
•Dedicated time and budget for training and pro-bono projects
•30 paid days off
•Private health care and Multisport
•Cross offices/company-wide frequent events (off-site or online) as well as quarterly budget to spend with the team on after-work activities

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