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Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform
role at
Clarity AI
Clarity AI is a global tech company founded in 2017 with a unique mission:
bringing societal impact to markets.
We leverage AI and machine learning technologies to provide
top international
investors, governments, companies, and consumers
with the right data, methodologies, and tools to make more informed decisions.
We are now a team of more than
300 highly passionate and curious individuals
from all over the world, with offices in New York, Madrid, London, Paris, and Abu Dhabi. Together, we have established Clarity AI as a
leading sustainability tech AI company
backed by investors and strategic partners such as
BlackRock, SoftBank, and Deutsche Börse, who believe in us and share our goals.
We are dedicated to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment, and we take pride in our culture, defined by our commitment to being
fact-based, diverse, transparent, meritocratic, and flexible.
We have plans to continue growing our teams globally, so if you would like to join us on this rocket ship, keep reading! Your work will shape and guide the sustainable decisions of investors, companies and consumers worldwide.
About the Role We are looking for a
Senior Software Engineer with a certain background in Data
who will help us deliver the different parts of our production-ready product while co-designing and implementing an architecture that can scale up with the product and the company.
This role will primarily focus on
software engineering tasks, ensuring the
scalability, reliability, and performance
of some of the processes that generate part of the core-data of Clarity AI inside our Data Platform. This Software Engineer will work closely alongside a stable team of other Software Engineers with varying levels of experience, a Tech Lead, and a Product Manager. As a
member of this team and the Data Platform, you will be involved in conversations with stakeholders.
As part of the Data Platform, we build data products and capabilities that power Clarity AI’s mission to bring clarity to sustainability. Our team manages
the entire ingestion flow of data : From gathering information from tens of public sources and vendors to making it accessible to clients and internal teams. We harmonize data that tracks the sustainability performance of companies and governments worldwide, while managing the cross-references and fundamental datasets that make this information interoperable and impactful for financial clients. Beyond this,
we provide core data services and infrastructure
that empower other Clarity AI teams to innovate, experiment, and deliver value faster.
In our team we work in a
collaborative environment
(the team always comes before individuals, and we don't like heroes), with a
Lean/Agile mindset, where
quality
is non-negotiable. We value
flexibility ,
remote
work, and
autonomy
in how we work. We place a great deal of importance on working in a
trustful environment
where everyone can find a good
work-life balance .
For more insight into the technologies used by the engineering team at Clarity AI, please explore our Tech Stack.
The role is based in Spain
Way of Working: Remote / Hybrid
What You’ll Be Doing As a Senior Engineer, this is what we expect from you:
About your coding skills:
You are able to
design, develop, and maintain
processes, data pipelines and services with a focus on simplicity, scalability, reliability, and performance.
You write high-quality, clean, well-tested code.
Software Quality
is non-negotiable for us. Writing automated tests (unit, integration, etc.) continuously must be part of your coding practice. You are used to programming in continuous cycles of coding-testing-refactoring or testing-coding-refactoring.
In terms of language, this is a
no-stack
position. We are currently using Python, DBT, and SQL but previous experience in Python or DBT is not a requirement, but you should have mastery of SQL.
You are familiar with the main
design patterns
and know how to approach your work to create
decoupled artifacts. You have experience with
APIs, both in using them and in creating them.
You are able to design and understand complex
Data Models .
You understand
data storage
and can make informed decisions about it. You are familiar with working with relational databases, data warehousing, columnar storage, and in-memory databases.
You will implement automated
Data Quality
actions to ensure the integrity of all the datasets we produce.
You will build and maintain fully automated and orchestrated
data pipelines (ETL/ELT). Currently, we use Airflow as the main tool for this, but you don't need to be an expert in Airflow.
About your mindset:
You have a
Product Engineer mindset, being involved in all aspects of the life cycle of a Product: from understanding the problems and needs, interacting with our stakeholders, designing, coding, delivering, measuring the impact… We want you to take full ownership of what we build.
You are someone with a strong
team mindset
who values teamwork and prioritizes collective success over individual performance. You enjoy solving problems collectively. We do great things together, we fail together. You care about your teammates and create an inclusive and supportive environment, where collaboration, open communication, and commitment to the team's goals are essential.
You are used to working in
Lean/Agile
environments. Concepts like focusing on impact, working in small iterations, measuring and gathering feedback, and adapting the roadmap are familiar to you.
About your soft skills:
You have
excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, knowing what to communicate and when, and adapting the message to the audience. Our official language is English, so we need you to understand and communicate effectively in English.
You demonstrate a high degree of
autonomy
and require minimal supervision.
You will thrive in an environment that offers
flexible hours, understanding the rights and responsibilities this entails. You also excel at balancing
synchronous and asynchronous communication
effectively within your team.
You are
proactive
and have
critical thinking
skills. We are open to change and improvement, so we would like you to be someone capable of proposing new ways of working.
Empathy and active listening : Ability to listen to colleagues' opinions, regardless of their seniority, and use this information to strengthen working relationships and improve projects. You know how to give feedback in an honest and respectful manner.
Experience in a start-up
Bachelor's or Master’s degree, or higher, in a financial discipline such as Banking, Finance, Investment Management, or Sustainable Finance.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation,
both in terms of base salary as well as equity plans that enable to you to share in our success
Flexibility
in ways of working both in terms of your schedule as well as your location, whether you prefer to work from home, the office, or abroad with access to a global network of co-working spaces
Generous paid time off schemes, including vacation, sabbatical, religious observance and compensation days
Meaningful benefits
including private healthcare coverage, fitness and wellness programs covered through Wellhub, working-from-home allowances to help you set up your home office and cover monthly expenses
Professional development
with annual training budget for conferences, courses, certifications and access to top market e-learning platforms
Collaborative environment
with multiple offices around the globe, regular team activities and events as well as employee-led resource groups
More About Clarity AI Clarity AI’s
Founder and CEO, Rebeca Minguela, is a successful entrepreneur who has been recognised by prestigious institutions like the World Economic Forum as one of the most distinguished leaders under 40.
The leadership team has an international presence and is composed of professionals from leading tech, consulting, and banking firms, entrepreneurs, PhDs from top research institutions, and MBA graduates from top business schools.
Clarity AI has received several awards:
The Forrester New Wave
- ESG Ratings, Data, and Analytics - Leaders for
Investment Week
- Best Sustainable Investment Research & Ratings Provider 2023
Fast Company
- Most Innovative Companies 2023
European Commission | EU Seal of Excellence 2020
World Economic Forum - Technology Pioneer 2020
Clarity AI believes diversity, inclusion, and belonging are essential for creating an innovative and successful workplace. By actively promoting and engaging in sustainability efforts, we can help create a more equitable and resilient future for our planet and all its inhabitants.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Consulting
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