Zürich, Switzerland (hybrid) Hybrid Freelance

Decentriq is hiring a Senior Data Pipeline Engineer - Freelance (80-100%, remote/Zurich/Berlin)

Requirements

  • University degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or equivalent discipline, with over five years of hands-on industry experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and either PySpark or Scala Spark for large-scale data processing.
  • Demonstrated experience developing robust, production-ready data pipelines with comprehensive data validation and quality assurance mechanisms.
  • Strong background in managing data platforms, including Spark cluster operations, job scheduling, and workflow orchestration using tools like Airflow, Dagster, or custom solutions.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with machine learning workflows and model deployment; experience in audience segmentation or look-alike modeling is highly advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Rust, particularly applied to backend systems or performance-intensive client-side components.

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation aligned with market standards
  • Opportunity to take ownership of technical initiatives beyond task execution
  • Collaborative and engaging team spread across multiple European locations

Compensation

Competitive rates

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — remote, Zurich, Berlin

Team

An amazing and fun team that is distributed all over Europe.

Other

  • Freelance engagement at 80-100% capacity
  • Immediate start date preferred
  • Initial contract duration of 6 months
  • Potential to transition into a full-time employee role
  • No formal cover letter required — submit your CV with a brief note on your motivation to join
Job Details
Location Zürich, Switzerland (hybrid)
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Freelance
Department Data Processing
Category other
Posted 8 months ago
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Decentriq powers collaboration on the world’s most sensitive data, trusted by privacy-conscious industries like banking and healthcare. The company provides a secure technological environment that enables organizations to join and analyze datasets without sharing or exposing raw data.

Its platform serves as a privacy-first foundation for modern data strategy, offering Data Clean Rooms and the Collaborative Audience Platform. These solutions allow brands and partners to collaborate securely while maintaining regulatory compliance and preventing data leakage.

Decentriq is built on principles of privacy by design, neutrality, and accessible data collaboration. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company leverages its neutral standing to act as an impartial partner in secure data ecosystems.

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