Staff Data Engineer

Lyten; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten seeks a Staff Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data solutions. You will mentor junior engineers, shape architectural direction, and collaborate with leadership to set standards and best practices.

The role centers on building robust data platforms on AWS, optimizing pipelines, and driving data governance across teams. You will evaluate new technologies, define standards, and ensure reliable, cost-efficient data systems while guiding the team toward

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, pipelines, and governance.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of advanced data solutions at scale.
• Mentor and coach junior to mid-level data engineers on best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data systems.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new tools and frameworks for data processing.
• Architect and optimize ETL pipelines and data ETL/ELT processes.
• Define technical standards, documentation, and coding conventions.
• Lead troubleshooting for data-related issues and ensure data quality.
• Work with data architects and stakeholders on data governance policies.
• Contribute to strategic planning and investments in data engineering.
• Leverage AWS to design and process large datasets reliably and cost-effectively.

Skills

Data engineering

Mentoring

AWS

ETL

Data pipelines

Cross-functional collab

Architecture design

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Python

SQL

Spark

Airflow

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products - from lithium-sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose - and with people who want to make a difference. We're not just developing advanced supermaterials - we're about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

The Staff Data Engineer role will serve as a key technical leader and subject matter expert in data engineering, responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of advanced data solutions. The primary objective will be to architect and implement high-quality data infrastructure, driving innovation and setting the standard for best practices in data engineering within the organization. In this role, you will mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, provide technical guidance, and collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape the strategic direction of the data engineering function. You will leverage your extensive experience and expertise to solve complex technical challenges, optimize data processing pipelines, and ensure the scalability, reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of data systems. Furthermore, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating emerging technologies, defining technical standards, and championing a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across the data engineering team. The Staff Data Engineer will work with cloud computing platforms, specifically AWS, to enable accelerated learning from data at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced data solutions and architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Serve as a technical mentor and coach for junior and mid-level data engineers, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architectural design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient data engineering solutions.
• Drive innovation and research in data engineering technologies and methodologies, evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to enhance data processing capabilities.
• Architect and optimize data pipelines and E(T)LT processes to improve data quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Define and enforce technical standards, coding conventions, and documentation practices to ensure consistency and maintainability across data engineering projects.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolution of complex data-related issues, including performance tuning, data discrepancies, and system failures.
• Collaborate with data architects and other stakeholders to define and implement data governance policies and procedures.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes, influencing the direction of data engineering initiatives and investments.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the data engineering team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
• Leverage AWS cloud computing to design and process large datasets.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you'll be part of a team that’s redefining what's possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We're not just imagining the future - we're building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you're doing great things in the world - with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You'll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success - where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose-driven