Data Engineer (m/f/d)
At a glance
Mid-level Data Engineering role at Sandbox Interactive. Berlin.
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What you'll do
- Build and look after the data pipelines and infrastructure behind analytics, reporting, and business intelligence
- Create dashboards and visualizations that help teams make decisions using data
- Shape data models, ETL workflows, and SQL queries, improving their performance where needed
- Bring together data from multiple sources and keep it dependable and accurate
- Work with teams to turn business needs into technical solutions, while improving platform, logging, and reporting systems
What you bring
- At least three years in data engineering or a closely related role
- A degree in computer science, software engineering, data engineering, or a comparable field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong SQL skills, including experience designing and improving complex queries
- Professional experience with Python, C#, or another modern programming language, plus practical work building scalable pipelines and ETL workflows
- Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, warehousing, and BI visualization tools
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a data engineer who combines software engineering with analytics and can communicate professionally in English. The job is based in Berlin and offers a hybrid work model.
From the employer
Who we are
Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with more than 350.000 daily players and over 2 million monthly visitors on our website. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Since 2020, Sandbox Interactive has been part of the Stillfront Group. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.
Your Game
As a Data Engineer, you'll build and maintain the data infrastructure that powers game analytics, live operations, reporting, and business intelligence across Sandbox Interactive. Combining software engineering with data analytics, you'll enable teams to make data-driven decisions by delivering reliable pipelines, scalable data models, and meaningful visualizations.
Your Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that enable data-driven decision making
Build and optimize data models, ETL processes, and SQL queries
Integrate data from multiple sources while ensuring data quality and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Monitor and improve our data platform, logging infrastructure, and reporting systems
Support analytics initiatives by providing reliable, accessible, and actionable data
Your Talent
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a comparable technical field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience designing and optimizing complex queries
Professional experience with Python, C#, or another modern programming language
Experience building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
Experience working with BI and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Looker, Power BI, Google Data Studio, or similar)
Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and software engineering best practices
Excellent communication skills (presentation, verbal and written) in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the games industry or another data-driven digital product environment
Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK Stack) or similar observability tools
Experience with Apache Cassandra or other distributed databases
Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering ecosystems
Experience building reporting solutions for live operations or product analytics
Our Offer
BVG corporate ticket:
Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
Personal Development:
Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Gamescom Dev & other game conferences
Hybrid Work model:
Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
Health & Wellbeing:
Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club for fitness and wellness
Access to nilo health for confidential mental health support, coaching, and wellbeing resources
Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually
Modern & Well-Equipped Office:
Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
Enjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
Start-up perks:
Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the office
Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
Sustainable business:
Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path
Gaming-driven culture:
Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft
Global reach:
Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide
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