Junior Data Engineer M/F

Are you passionate about technology? Interested in energy and climate action? Join Kayrros, a burgeoning tech company using artificial intelligence and satellite imaging to combat climate change and transform the world's largest industries.

Kayrros is an eminent environmental intelligence firm leading the way in climate action. We use AI, satellite imaging, geolocation data, and other information sources to achieve three main goals: reduce greenhouse gas emissions; safeguard people, assets, and ecosystems from climate risks like flooding and wildfires; and facilitate and accelerate energy transition.

Our team of experts and tech virtuosos is working to bring near-real-time transparency to energy and the environment, from crude oil inventories and solar energy to methane emissions, wildfire risks, and afforestation. In the span of just six years, the Kayrros team has grown to include 150 experts in data science, mathematics, and energy, comprised of over 20 nationalities and collectively speaking over 10 languages. The team operates from six offices across three continents: our Paris headquarters, New York, Houston, London, Singapore, and Bangalore. Our client base of 100+ includes a wide range of stakeholders - government regulators and policy makers, international organizations, energy companies, asset managers, insurance companies, lending banks, trading firms, and civil society.

In the recent past, Kayrros has been acknowledged as a member of French Tech 2030, lauded by TIME magazine as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the world, recognized by the Financial Times as a Tech Champion, and honored by Fast Company as one of the five Most Innovative Companies in energy and the environment. Kayrros is the primary data supplier to the UN Environmental Program's International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) and was cited in the latest UNEP Global Methane Assessment report.

Kayrros is expanding its team of talented individuals who are dedicated to positively disrupting the world's biggest industries and shaping the future of energy and the environment.

Make a difference by joining us!

We are currently hiring for our Paris office, a Junior Data Engineer (M/F; 6-month intern)

The Team

The data engineering team collaborates closely with product teams, leveraging proprietary technologies involving computer vision on satellite images and AIS or geolocation data, to measure or forecast energy and emissions market fundamentals.

Responsibilities

We are hiring a Data Engineer to construct our stacks and automate the solutions and algorithms provided by our team of Data Scientists, under the guidance of a Senior Data Engineer.

As a data engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Converting prototypes into reliable products

• Working closely with computer vision researchers to integrate and scale their algorithms

• Designing, constructing, and testing industry-grade data pipelines

• Providing technical support to Data Scientists during exploratory analysis

• Evaluating performance and optimizing all parts of the stack

• Learning and enhancing code quality guidelines

• Continuously contributing ideas to improve products

Technology stack

• Languages: Python, Golang

• Tools: Message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka), data processing, satellite imagery (Rasterio, Gdal, Fiona…), tests (Unit test...)

• Data Stack: Hadoop (Apache Spark, Hbase…), Elasticsearch...

• Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS , Gitlab…

Requirements

Desired candidate profile

This position is perfect if you're searching for a six-month internship that begins anytime between January and May 2024 and you're keen to join a rapidly expanding startup.

• • Adept Python 3 Engineer able to write reusable, testable, and efficient code and mentor others to do the same
    
  • Eagle-eyed passion and track record for crafting data pipelines focusing on software engineering, software architecture, code quality, and best practices
  • You're dynamic, inquisitive, and keen to learn about the domains of energy and natural resources
  • You're independent and proactively contribute new ideas and challenge existing solutions.
  • You can thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • You're able to communicate proficiently in English, including with non-technical individuals
  • You are enthusiastic about contributing actively and making a significant impact on the company's success
  • You can comfortably operate in a Linux environment
  • Preferred: prior experience with some components of our current platform: CI/Orchestration, Docker, Elasticsearch, Postgre, Spark

Why join Kayrros?

• • We are a youthful, rapidly evolving tech company passionate about our work.
  • Our office is situated in the WeWork building on Rue la Fayette, 75009 (complementary drinks, events, and a dynamic atmosphere).
  • You will be a part of an international team and utilize your language skills (English, Chinese, German, Greek, Portuguese, etc.) on a daily basis.