Data Curation and Automation Engineer

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Data Curation and Automation Engineer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Europe. Our client is a technology company that provides marking, tracking, and printing solutions.  

The perfect candidate is:

• A hands-on Python engineer who is comfortable writing scripts daily.

• A problem solver who can break down ambiguous tasks into clear, executable steps.

• Someone with a full ownership mindset, equally comfortable with manual precision work and technical automation.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python for the purpose of data wrangling and automation.

• Solid understanding of control structures, file I/O, and data structures.

• Experience with parsing and programmatically manipulating complex, nested data formats (JSON, XML).

• Familiarity with essential Python libraries: Pandas, NumPy (data manipulation); os, JSON, XML (data handling), PIL (Pillow), cv2 (for image processing workflows).

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for data quality and delivery.

• Ability to decompose complex problems into structured solutions.

• High attention to detail, especially when working with large datasets.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Hands-on experience in data annotation is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Annotate diverse data types (images, videos, text) with exceptional accuracy.

• Collect, curate, and prepare datasets from various sources.

• Develop and execute Python scripts for data verification, data transformation, cleansing, and pre-annotation/post-annotation tasks.

• Create and maintain meticulous documentation to track all managed datasets.

• Manage and prioritize tasks across multiple concurrent research projects in a highly dynamic environment.

• Effectively communicate project status, manage stakeholder expectations, and adapt to shifting priorities.

• Develop clear annotation guidelines for internal tasks and external vendors.

• Perform rigorous Quality Checks (QC) and provide constructive feedback to ensure data integrity.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office.

• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.

• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.

• Regular corporate online activities.

• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!