Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Sandbox Interactive GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

BVG ticket

Personal development

Free snacks and drinks

Office in Prenzlauer Berg

Team events

Zusammenfassung

Sandbox Interactive GmbH in Berlin is seeking a Data Engineer to design and maintain scalable data pipelines powering game analytics, live ops, reporting, and BI across the studio.

You will build meaningful data models, ETL workflows, and dashboards to enable data-driven decisions across cross-functional teams. The role supports flexible office and remote work, with strong emphasis on data reliability and collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in SQL and complex queries
• Experience with Python or C# and ETL pipelines
• Relational and NoSQL databases understanding
• Experience with BI/Data visualization tools (Tableau/Looker/Power BI)
• Knowledge of data modeling, warehousing concepts, and best practices
• Excellent communication skills in English

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations for data-driven decisions
• Build and optimize data models, ETL processes, and SQL queries
• Integrate data from multiple sources while ensuring quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Monitor and improve data platform, logging, and reporting systems
• Support analytics initiatives with reliable, accessible data

Kenntnisse

SQL

Python

C#

Data modeling

ETL pipelines

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/Data Eng

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Power BI

Google Data Studio

ELK Stack

Apache Cassandra

Jobbeschreibung

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross‑platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with more than 350.000 daily players and over 2 million monthly visitors on our website. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Since 2020, Sandbox Interactive has been part of the Stillfront Group. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

Your Game

As a Data Engineer, you'll build and maintain the data infrastructure that powers game analytics, live operations, reporting, and business intelligence across Sandbox Interactive. Combining software engineering with data analytics, you'll enable teams to make data‑driven decisions by delivering reliable pipelines, scalable data models, and meaningful visualizations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that enable data‑driven decision making
• Build and optimize data models, ETL processes, and SQL queries
• Integrate data from multiple sources while ensuring data quality and reliability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Monitor and improve our data platform, logging infrastructure, and reporting systems
• Support analytics initiatives by providing reliable, accessible, and actionable data

Your Talent

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a comparable technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience designing and optimizing complex queries
• Professional experience with Python, C#, or another modern programming language
• Experience building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience working with BI and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Looker, Power BI, Google Data Studio, or similar)
• Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and software engineering best practices
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, verbal and written) in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the games industry or another data‑driven digital product environment
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK Stack) or similar observability tools
• Experience with Apache Cassandra or other distributed databases
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms and modern data engineering ecosystems
• Experience building reporting solutions for live operations or product analytics

Our Offer

• BVG corporate ticket:
• Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
• Personal Development:
• Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
• Develop your skills through company‑sponsored training and language courses
• Enjoy company‑sponsored tickets for Gamescom Dev & other game conferences
• Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
• Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club for fitness and wellness
• Access to nilo health for confidential mental health support, coaching, and wellbeing resources
• Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually
• Modern & Well‑Equipped Office:
• Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
• Enjoy height‑adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
• Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the office
• Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
• Sustainable business:
• Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path
• Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft
• Global reach:
• Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

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