Staff Data Engineer

Hydrosat is an innovative space and data analytics company at the forefront of Earth Observation technology, specializing in thermal infrared imagery. They are building a groundbreaking constellation and software platform to revolutionize how we capture and utilize thermal infrared data. Their mission focuses on enhancing environmental monitoring, food security, and water management through advanced space technology.

As a Staff Data Engineer at Hydrosat, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the company's technical direction and data infrastructure. The position combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring expertise in designing and implementing sophisticated data pipelines using modern cloud technologies. You'll be responsible for making key architectural decisions, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and scaling data solutions to support real-time analytics.

The role demands a blend of technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring other data engineers, conducting code reviews, and establishing best practices. Working in their Luxembourg office, you'll collaborate closely with Science, Product, and Customer Success teams to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced data engineer looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment. The position offers attractive compensation, including stock options, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that addresses critical global challenges. You'll be joining a team of bright, creative professionals who are passionate about transforming how space imagery is used to revolutionize agriculture and environmental monitoring.

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of data engineering experience, strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS), and experience with Kubernetes and MLOps. Knowledge of Earth observation, AI, geospatial analysis, or computer vision would be particularly valuable in this role.