Data & AI Engineer (Kraków / Wrocław / Warsaw, Poland)

Unit8 SA; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid days off

Private health care

Multisport

Cross offices/company-wide events

Training budget and pro-bono projects

Job summary

Unit8 SA is seeking a Data & AI Engineer to join our team and work on data-driven applications across industries. You will partner with engineers and data scientists to apply GenAI, data science, and computational techniques to real-world challenges.

You have an MSc in CS/ML or equivalent, strong programming skills (Python, R, Scala, Java), cloud experience, and excellent communication. Travel up to 20% in Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• MSc in Computer Science, ML, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient software engineer with CS fundamentals and ability to blend software engineering, ML, and statistics.
• Programming experience in Python, R, Scala or Java.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Pragmatic attitude; willing to engage in engineering aspects of projects.
• Strong presentation and communication; explain analytics to non-technical audiences.
• Teamwork valued.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% in Europe.
• Fluent French or German.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse areas such as cloud engineering and data engineering, ETL, machine learning and data science.
• Collaborate with customers to understand challenges and design solutions.
• Evaluate, compare and present results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to end-to-end data systems from proof-of-concepts to production.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers and business stakeholders.
• Apply software best practices in CI/CD and data evolution.
• Participate in multi-functional agile teams to deliver on product objectives.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Programming languages (Python/R/Scala/

Education

MSc in Computer Science / ML / Applied Statistics / Mathematics

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2017, Unit8 is a fast-growing Swiss AI and data analytics consulting and services company dedicated to solving complex problems of traditional industries like automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing and pharma. We work with some of the biggest organisations in Europe to solve the challenges that directly affect their business - be it operations, finance, manufacturing or R&D. Since our foundation, we have successfully delivered more than 250 projects and have grown to 170+ talented individuals across 8 office locations.

Unit8’s mission is to drive the adoption of AI & Data Science in the non-digital industries and to help accelerate their digital transformation. Among its activities, Unit8 dedicates a part of its resources and time on projects that deeply matter to us - that includes collaboration on pro-bono and “engineering for good” causes. You can learn more about what we are passionate about at Unit8 Talks and on our website you can find more useful information about our business and recruiting process.

About You

Unit8 is looking for a Data & AI Engineer to join our team in one of our two offices (Lausanne and Zurich in Switzerland). You will partner closely with our engineers and other data scientists to deliver data-driven applications and solutions. We are looking for a self-driven individual, who is eager to use latest developments in GenAI, data science and computational techniques to address real-world challenges.

• MSc level in the field of Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
• You are a proficient software engineer who knows the fundamentals of computer science and has experience in applying a blend of software engineering, machine learning, and statistical methods to solve real-world business problems
• You have a programming experience in one of the following languages: Python, R, Scala, Java.
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Pragmatic attitude; you are not afraid in taking an active part in the engineering aspects of projects.
• Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to people from other fields.
• You understand the value of teamwork.
• 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 20% of your time).
• You speak fluent French or/and German.

What You’ll Do

• Depending on the project, the role may involve working on diverse areas such as cloud engineering and infrastructure, data engineering and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), as well as machine learning and data science.
• Work with our customers to understand their challenges, design and implement solutions.
• Evaluate, compare and present results to technical and non-technical audience.
• Contribute to the implementation and engineering of systems at different scales: from small proof-of-concepts to larger end-to-end data systems.
• Closely collaborate with other data scientists, software engineers and business stakeholders.
• Use software best practices in continuous integration and delivery, versioning and data evolution.
• Work in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new product objectives.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the expansion of leading Swiss data & AI consultancies
• Compensation package including base salary, yearly bonus based on the 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