Senior Data Pipeline Engineer - Freelance (80-100%, remote/Zurich/Berlin)

Decentriq · Zürich

Decentriq seeks a Senior Data Pipeline Engineer for a freelance role to build and optimize Spark-based data pipelines and ML models, with potential for full-time conversion.

This freelance position supports the engineering team during a phase of high customer demand. The role focuses on designing and operating robust data infrastructure while leveraging modern AI tools to enhance development speed and quality. There is a possibility for the contract to convert into a full-time employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Spark-based data pipelines, managing the lifecycle from initial development through to production deployment and ongoing monitoring.
  • Enhance and deploy machine learning models tailored for AdTech applications, including lookalike and demographic modeling.
  • Utilize LLM-powered code assistants, design generators, and automated testing tools to accelerate development cycles and improve code quality.
  • Profile, benchmark, and optimize Spark workloads while establishing best practices for job orchestration and system observability.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • At least five years of professional experience in the field.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and Spark ecosystems, including PySpark or Scala.
  • Demonstrated history of constructing resilient, production-grade data pipelines that include rigorous data quality and validation checks.
  • Strong skills in data platform operations, such as managing Spark clusters, job schedulers, or orchestration frameworks.

Nice to have

  • Practical experience with the machine learning lifecycle and model serving.
  • Familiarity with audience segmentation techniques or look-alike modeling strategies.
  • Proficiency in the Rust programming language.

What the company offers

  • Competitive compensation rates.
  • Significant autonomy and ownership over technical work rather than acting solely as an executor.
  • The opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant, distributed team spread across Europe.

About the company

Decentriq is a recognized leader in data-clean-room technology, enabling secure collaboration on first-party data. The company is trusted by prominent institutions in the DACH region and internationally, fostering a distributed team culture across Europe.

  • Trusted by renowned institutions in the DACH market and beyond.
  • A distributed team structure spanning across Europe.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

  • CV

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