AI Data Engineer

At Jacobs we're embarking on an exciting journey as we initiate the development of our Digital & Data Hub in the heart of Krakow. Our mission is to undertake projects spanning various industries, including Consumer and Manufacturing, Defence and Security, Energy and Utilities, Financial Services, Government and Public Services, Health and Life Sciences, and Transport.

Join our dynamic team where you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across different domains. We carefully match projects to your skills and expertise, ensuring you can make the most impact while continuing to grow professionally.

Jacobs is looking for a skilled AI Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to building scalable and efficient AI/ML workflows by developing and improving data architectures in cloud environments. You will work on integrating diverse datasets, creating automated data pipelines, and ensuring smooth data flow to support machine learning projects across the organization.

 Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize data architectures that support AI and Machine Learning workflows

• Integrate large-scale datasets from multiple sources to ensure consistency, accessibility, and performance

• Build scalable, automated data pipelines to support real-time and batch data processing

• Utilize cloud-based ETL services (e.g., Glue, Lambda, Data Pipeline or equivalent) to manage data ingestion, transformation, and integration tasks

• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to ensure data infrastructure aligns with AI/ML model requirements

• Monitor and maintain data workflows to ensure reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency

• Continuously improve data engineering practices to support evolving AI/ML use cases and business needs

Here's what you'll need

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Scala 

• Solid understanding of machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ability to integrate with cloud services (Azure experience is a plus) 

• Experience with RAG and vector-based indexing for optimizing large language models  

• Ability to leverage AI services such as Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, or equivalent platforms to solve complex AI challenges 

• Strong experience in building ETL/ELT pipelines using orchestration tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory, or similar) and managing large-scale data in data lakes 

• Knowledge of data warehousing and analytics platforms (e.g. Azure Synapse Analytics, or comparable solutions) for advanced data processing and feature extraction 

• Familiarity with secure deployment practices, including secret management, private networking, and identity management (e.g. Azure Key Vault, Private Endpoints, Entra ID, or similar) 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools (e.g. Azure Pipelines, Application Insights, Log Analytics, or equivalent) 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and optimize AI/ML workflows

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in C#/.NET

• Experience with data privacy and compliance requirements, especially related to PII data

• Familiarity with advanced data indexing techniques, vector databases, and other technologies that improve the quality of AI/ML outputs

We offer

• Rewarding employment full-time employment/b2b contract with a salary that matches your qualifications

• Hybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with just several office days per month

• Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 7:30 and 10:00 AM

• Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system

• Co-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break

• Global projects - engage in exciting international projects

• Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more

• Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platforms

• Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish
   
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