Data Engineer (m/w/d)

United States Digital Space LLC; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

United States Digital Space LLC in Heidelberg seeks a Data Engineer to design and implement robust data pipelines and scalable AI solutions for client projects. You will contribute to architecture discussions, work on production-ready software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across client sites in Germany.

The role requires a Master’s in a STEM field, hands-on project experience, and fluency in English and German, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifikationen

• A Master’s degree with excellent results in a quantitative or STEM field.
• Practical experience through internships, projects, or research – building data pipelines and scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Hands-on, growth mindset with ownership and problem solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in diverse teams.
• Analytical and technical skills bridging business and technology.
• Fluency in English and German; willingness to travel to client sites.

Aufgaben

• Build robust data & AI infrastructure and develop pipelines, platforms, and systems powering client data-driven ambitions.
• Advise clients on technical best practices, translating needs into sound engineering decisions.
• Develop scalable software solutions and write clean, maintainable code for production environments.
• Contribute to organizational change by supporting data & AI innovations and training portfolios.
• Utilize technical expertise and communication skills to drive value across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from client and company from day one, learning from leaders.

Kenntnisse

Data pipelines

Scalable systems design

Production-ready software

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

German-English bilingual

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in STEM/Quantitative field

Internships/Projects/Research experience

Tools

Cloud platforms

Big data tech stack

Jobbeschreibung

Make impact. Be human. Stay curious.

Who we areAI is transforming the world – and we’re just getting started. With data growing exponentially, the need for smart, impact-driven minds has never been greater. At the company, we don’t just follow trends in Data & AI – we shape them.

If you're passionate about solving real challenges and creating tangible outcomes, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! With your innovative mindset and expertise, you're perfectly poised to help shape the future of the company, leveraging data and AI to develop cutting‑edge solutions.

We're on a mission to grow the company's business by leaps and bounds, and we're looking for an Data Engineer to help us reach our goals. You'll have the opportunity to engage in data and AI projects, collaborate closely with the client, and enable impactful results for our valued clients. You'll support the day-to-day execution of transformation projects from a technical angle. This means, for example, working on technical design and development of data & AI solutions, shaping the vision on architecture with our clients, and assessing where organizations stand in their data transformation journey. You’ll get trained as a technical leader acting on the intersection of business, technology, data & AI.

Join a dynamic team of data and AI talents who tackle meaningful challenges, build smart solutions, and have fun along the way. Wanna join the ride?

Where you’ll make a difference

• Build robust data & AI infrastructure – design and develop the pipelines, platforms, and systems that power our clients' data-driven ambitions

• Advise clients on technical best practices – translate business needs into sound engineering decisions, bridging the gap between strategy and implementation

• Develop scalable software solutions – write clean, maintainable code that turns complex requirements into reliable, production‑ready systems

• Contribute to organizational change – implement data & AI innovations supported by GAIN®, our certified education and training portfolio

• Use technical expertise and communication skills – build scalable data & AI solutions that drive value across the organization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from both the client and the company – contribute from day one while learning from experienced leaders

What makes us the right choice for you

• Step into a role where you contribute ideas, support innovation, and help shape how organizations use data & AI to create real impact

• Sharpen your engineering craft – work with modern tech stacks, cloud platforms, and best practices across diverse industries, while growing through hands‑on projects and mentorship from experienced engineers

• Join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team that’s ambitious, collaborative, and just the right amount of nerdy – where learning and laughter go hand in hand

• Work alongside clients as a valued team member – building relationships based on trust, shared goals, and face‑to‑face collaboration whenever it matters most

• Thrive in a culture that values autonomy, curiosity, and bold thinking – where your voice matters, ideas turn into action, and your impact is genuinely recognized and rewarded

What makes you shine

• A Master’s degree with excellent results in a quantitative or STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)

• Practical experience through internships, projects, or research – demonstrating your ability to build and maintain data pipelines, design scalable systems, and deliver reliable, production‑ready solutions

• A hands‑on, growth mindset – you take ownership of your tasks, embrace challenges, and contribute to solutions that create real value

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit – you enjoy working in teams, explaining technical concepts clearly, and supporting a positive, inclusive work environment

• Sharp analytical and technical skills – you excel at both problem‑solving and implementing solutions that bridge business and technology

• Fluency in both English and German (written and spoken), and willingness to travel regularly to client sites

Where you’ll workMany projects require working onsite at client locations throughout Germany (and occasionally Europe) for several days per week. Travel requirements vary depending on the project and client needs.

While our main office is located in Heidelberg, many of our team members are based across various cities in Germany. This reflects our flexible and distributed team structure, which means that relocation is not required.At the same time, as we continue to grow our Heidelberg office, being located within reasonable travel distance is an advantage and helps facilitate collaboration.

In their own words“What I really enjoy about my job at the company is us being involved from the beginning to the end of implementing complex and innovative AI solutions. We go from designing, to prototyping, to implementing at scale. As a result, working here exposes me to so many aspects of engineering that I find incredibly interesting. Secondly, working with the people here is simply a great deal of fun.” – Jacco Broere, Data Engineer at the company

Sound like your kind of team?Perfect! If you’re ready to kick‑start your career and want to make real impact with data & AI, we’d love to hear from you.

Who you are matters to us!We welcome all applicants – regardless of gender, background, or LGBT+ identity – because diversity and inclusion are core values for us. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and success.