Senior Staff Data Engineer

Senior Staff Data Engineer MEET DEEPL DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including DeepL Agent - an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination. WHAT SETS US APART What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog. MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THIS JOURNEY As a Senior Staff Data Engineer, you'll be a strategic technical leader within our Data Track and beyond driving the evolution of our enterprise-wide data practices. You'll work at the intersection of data engineering, product facing teams and platform teams, establishing standards and best practices that enable our engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure data solutions. This role requires both deep technical expertise and the ability to influence and mentor engineers across DeepL. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ARCHITECTURE - Define and implement enterprise-wide Data engineering standards, strategies, and best practices for data solutions - Provide expert guidance on technology selection, cloud services (AWS), and architectural decisions for data solutions - Drive continuous improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and innovation across data - Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance our data capabilities COLLABORATION & MENTORSHIP - Partner with and influence leaders from engineering, analytics, machine learning, and security teams to align on goals - Mentor and be a thought leader across data, engineering and platform teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions - Work closely with customer-facing teams to ensure data solutions meet enterprise client needs SECURITY, GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE - Drive best practices in data security, governance, and compliance aligned with enterprise B2B standards - Implement robust security measures for data at rest and in transit - Ensure thorough documentation of data processes, systems architecture, and stakeholder dependencies - Maintain compliance with GDPR, SOC 2, and other relevant regul ... (truncated, view full listing at source)