Senior Data Engineer (ML focused)

Adikteev; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 1/2 days work week

Longevity bonus

Healthcare plan

Mental Health support

Inclusive parental leave policy

Job summary

Adikteev is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to own the ML Platform and architect scalable data infrastructure for real-time and batch workloads. You will design, deploy, and evolve predictive models powering Adikteev’s core adtech systems, ensuring data is readily available and processes are efficient.

You will lead feature engineering, testing, monitoring, and CI/CD for data, mentoring peers along the way. You will collaborate with a high-performing team to shape the technical DNA and drive

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Data Engineer with focus on MLOps and production challenges (latency, throughput, cost).
• Hands-on expertise with Spark (tuning, scaling) and Airflow DAG orchestration.
• Coding: Python and Java/Scala; AI-native developer mindset.
• Experience with tabular data for ML problems and deep learning is a plus.
• Solid feature engineering and feature store experience.
• Product Owner mentality for data, ownership of reliability and scalability.
• Fluent in English; French skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, scale, and maintain data infrastructure for real-time and batch ML workflows.
• Ensure data availability: processing, storage, aggregation, and API development.
• Improve data processes with testing, monitoring, alerting, and error recovery.
• Design and implement the feature store for discovery, storage, and serving.

Skills

Data engineering

MLOps

Apache Spark

Airflow

Kafka

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Java/Scala

Data modeling

Feature engineering

Product owner mindset

English communication

French (nice to have)

Tools

Apache Spark

Airflow

Kafka

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Adikteev is an AdTech company that helps mobile app publishers grow their revenue through targeted advertising. We deliver personalized ads that drive users to install an app or re‑engage with one they've stopped using.

Our clients are mostly mobile gaming leaders but also span e‑commerce, on‑demand services, and entertainment apps. Recognized for 10+ years as one of the top mobile retargeting platforms, Adikteev now operates globally from Paris, San Francisco, Barcelona and Seoul and has grown to over 120 employees.

Beyond the business, Adikteev is consistently recognized as a great place to work. With an 18‑nationality team, a 4.5‑day work week, and a strong focus on inclusion, Adikteev is a place where people genuinely stay.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of our ML Platform. You will help design, deploy, and evolve predictive models that power Adikteev’s core adtech systems and you will be the architect of the infrastructure that enables our ML models to scale, perform, and deliver value at high velocity.

You will join a high‑performing team alongside Gwennaëlle, Nicolas, Pedro, and Alex. Our mission is to deliver efficient, scalable, and impactful machine learning systems — models that directly influence billions of real‑time decisions per day.

You will join a team that has full ownership of our ML ecosystem. As a Senior member, you won't just "execute" tasks. You will shape our technical DNA and take your share of the following challenges:

• Architect, scale, and maintain our data infrastructure, ensuring it meets the rigorous demands of real‑time and batch ML workflows.
• Make sure data is always available: oversee processing, storage, aggregation, and API development.
• Streamline our data processes by integrating efficient testing, monitoring, alerting, and error recovery.
• Design and implement our feature store to centralize feature discovery, storage, and serving and build robust feature engineering pipelines.
• Build and optimize highly scalable pipelines using Apache Airflow and Apache Spark, focusing on high reliability and cost‑efficiency.
• Contribute to innovation efforts, by exploring promising ideas from recent academic work and turning them into production‑grade solutions.
• Leverage AI coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development cycles and stay at the forefront of engineering productivity.
• Drive best practices for data quality, CI/CD for data, and technical documentation. Mentor peers and identify infrastructure bottlenecks before they impact the business.

WHO YOU ARE

You might be a great fit for our Machine Learning team if you have experience in several of the following areas — don’t worry if you don’t check every box, we’re happy to consider strong candidates who are eager to learn and grow:

• Experience: Proven track record as a Data Engineer, ideally with a focus on MLOps and production‑related challenges (latency, throughput, server cost optimization...).
• Technical Stack: Hands‑on expertise with Apache Spark (tuning, scaling), Airflow (complex DAG orchestration). Kafka streaming and Kubernetes are a plus. Our stack runs on AWS so a good knowledge of this platform is also a plus.
• Coding Skills: You are an "AI‑native" developer who embraces AI tools to write better, faster code. Hands‑on experience with Python and Java/Scala is a plus.
• Data Modeling: Experience with tabular data for classification problems and deep learning is a plus.
• Feature Engineering: Solid understanding of how to transform raw data into high‑quality features for machine learning. Experience building or maintaining feature stores.
• Mindset: A "Product Owner" mentality for data, you don’t just ship code; you own the reliability and scalability of the systems you build.
• Communication: Fluent in English and the ability to articulate complex architectural choices to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Notions of French can be a plus.

Please note that, to comply with employment regulations, applicants are required to maintain residency and be legally authorized to work in the European Union in order to be considered for this position.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive Salary between 80,000 and 90,000€ OTE

We are committed to transparent compensation practices. The salary range shown reflects total On‑Target Earnings (OTE), including base salary and a performance‑based Quarterly bonus with transparent KPIs. Final compensation will be tailored to each candidate’s background, experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• 4 1/2 days work week (Fridays afternoon off);
• Longevity bonus every 2 years;
• Healthcare plan with excellent coverage;
• Mental Health support;
• Inclusive parental leave Policy.

*Most benefits are available to all employees. For remote team members based outside of France, benefits will be aligned with local laws and practices in your country of residence, ensuring support that’s both relevant and compliant wherever you are.

OUR PROCESS

What to expect as you move through our hiring process:

• A HR call with Claire, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner,
• A 1h technical interview with a Senior Machine Learning Engineer and a member of our Data Engineering team,
• A 1h team fit interview with Aldenis, VP Engineering,
• A final interview with Cédric, Chief Technology Officer and Loïc, Chief Product Officer.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application process, please let us know. It will be handled confidentially by our HR and recruitment team.

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Own it, Live it

Our top priority is making sure our customers are fully supported and engaged. We're not afraid to make decisive moves, embrace challenges, and see them through to the end.

Rolling with Changes

We don't just face challenges, we anticipate them. Agility is core to who we are, and we believe in continuous learning and improvement.

Making waves with purpose

We're here to make a difference. Every decision and action is aimed at creating a positive and meaningful impact.

The ADIKTEAM vibe

We're more than a team; we're the ADIKTEAM. Everyone plays a crucial role, and we're always looking for people who thrive in collaborative, supporting environments.

Adikteev is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees, candidates, vendors and clients, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or military status.