Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform)
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 100,000 / year
Full Time
12-03-2025
Job Specifications
About Us
autone is reimagining the future of retail with cutting-edge AI-driven intelligence, empowering brands to make smart, waste-free decisions that drive growth and efficiency. Trusted by over 50 global brands, we blend advanced AI and deep retail expertise to unlock seamless collaboration between supply chains and human insight. The result? Reduced inventory waste, boosted sales, and precise forecasting that saves money and enhances operations - all while empowering teams to focus on what they do best.
Founded in London in 2021 and backed by industry giants like Y Combinator & General Catalyst, autone is moving fast to transform retail as we know it. Join us on this journey to a smarter, more agile future.
A career with autone is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds, disrupting the retail industry for a better future. We favour in-office work Tuesday to Friday in our Vauxhall office. We’re obviously flexible and considerate about it, but if you prefer working from home on a full-time basis, this might not be the best gig for you.
And Now to You!
We’re on the hunt for a passionate and experienced engineer to join our growing product team and help us build the backbone of smarter retail decisions. As a data engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining a performant, scalable, and reliable data platform, enabling cutting-edge machine learning and AI innovations.
If you’re driven by solving complex challenges, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make a tangible impact at an early-stage startup, we’d love to meet you.
Your Responsibilities
Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
Deploy high-performance, scalable data processing pipelines (SQL and ETL).
Design and shape the future of our data architecture to enhance ML/AI capabilities.
Write high-quality, reusable, scalable Python using your software engineering expertise.
Review and refine code written by colleagues.
Continuously improve development processes by introducing new tools or technologies.
What We’re Looking For
A minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject (preferably Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
5–8 years of engineering experience, ideally with exposure to early-stage startups.
Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL.
Familiarity with pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster).
Advanced expertise in writing scalable, distributed Python applications (e.g., Ray, PySpark, Dask).
A proven track record in shaping and architecting scalable data solutions.
Experience building and optimizing big data pipelines, architectures, and datasets.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
A preference for working in-office.
Our Tech Stack
Languages & Tools: Python, SQL, Dagster, Docker, Kubernetes.
Cloud Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Amazon Athena.
Data Modelling: dbt. While this is our current stack, we’re always open to exploring new technologies that can elevate our workflow.
Why You’ll Love Joining autone
High Impact Role: Shape the future of retail technology at an early-stage startup and work directly with the founders.
Modern Tech Stack: Get hands-on experience with an agile and innovative tech stack - and the freedom to experiment with new tools.
Career Growth: Meritocratic and results-driven opportunities to grow and advance.
Fun & Team Spirit: Fortnightly team events – from games nights to sporting events or a casual trip to the pub.
Compensation
We believe in rewarding talent with a competitive and fair compensation package, which includes:
Base Salary: A highly competitive base salary, aligned with your experience and the market.
Stock Options: Share in autone’s success with stock options, giving you a stake in the company’s growth.
The Interview Process
We value transparency in our hiring process and want you to feel prepared at every step. Here’s what to expect:
Stage 1: Work Experience and SQL
A live coding session focused on SQL. Be ready to design schemas and write queries in real time.
A discussion on your previous technical experience
Stage 2: System Design and Technical Skills Interview
A discussion of your previous experience, paired with a collaborative session on high-level system design concepts.
Stage 3: Meet our CTPO
An opportunity to connect with our Chief Technology & Product Officer, learn more about autone’s vision, and discuss how your goals align with ours.
Apply now
We’re excited to hear from you.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hiring@autone.io
Compensation Range: £75K - £100K
About the Company
Most retail executives possess an innate ability to understand their businesses. They can instinctively weigh trade-offs when making inventory decisions, comprehend the causes and effects of various actions, and understand what external factors will impact their internal operations. However, their software stack is often limited to spreadsheets, which do not support their expertise. At autone, we envision a world without overproduction, defects, unnecessary transport, emissions, delays, and ill-informed decisions. It is a w... Know more
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