Senior Data Engineer
Description For Senior Data Engineer
autone is an innovative AI-driven retail intelligence platform founded in London in 2021, backed by Y Combinator & General Catalyst. The company is transforming retail decision-making through advanced AI and deep retail expertise, serving over 50 global brands. They're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their product team in London, working Tuesday to Friday in their Vauxhall office.
The role offers an opportunity to shape the future of retail technology by designing and maintaining a performant, scalable data platform that enables cutting-edge machine learning and AI innovations. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of engineering experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and experience with distributed systems and data architecture.
The position offers a competitive package including a base salary of £90K-£100K plus equity, reflecting autone's commitment to rewarding talent. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and direct impact, with regular team events and opportunities to work closely with founders.
The tech stack includes Python, SQL, Dagster, Docker, and Kubernetes, with openness to adopting new technologies. The role involves working with cross-functional teams, building scalable data solutions, and contributing to the company's mission of reducing inventory waste and enhancing retail operations through AI.
This is an excellent opportunity for a data engineer who wants to make a significant impact in an early-stage startup, working with modern technologies and directly influencing the future of retail technology. The company offers a transparent interview process and values both technical excellence and cultural fit.
Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer
- Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions
- Deploy high-performance, scalable data processing pipelines (SQL and ETL)
- Design and shape the future of our data architecture to enhance ML/AI capabilities
- Write high-quality, reusable, scalable Python using software engineering expertise
- Review and refine code written by colleagues
- Continuously improve development processes by introducing new tools or technologies
Requirements For Senior Data Engineer
- Minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject (preferably Computer Science) or equivalent experience
- 5-8 years of engineering experience, ideally with exposure to early-stage startups
- Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL
- Familiarity with pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster)
- Advanced expertise in writing scalable, distributed Python applications
- A proven track record in shaping and architecting scalable data solutions
- Experience building and optimizing big data pipelines, architectures, and datasets
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- A preference for working in-office
Benefits For Senior Data Engineer
- Competitive base salary
- Stock options
- Fortnightly team events
- Office in Vauxhall
- Modern tech stack
- Career growth opportunities
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