Vaayu helps brands and retailers track and reduce their environmental footprint.
We're hiring a Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team, who are responsible for data transformation, normalisation and analysis of our customers data.
Our Mission
We have until 2030 to reduce global emissions by more than half if we are to keep global average temperature rises to 1.5 degrees celsius. Contributions to solving the climate crisis have never been more important.
At Vaayu, we are committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the retail industry, and helping organisations operate within planetary boundaries. Our tools help brands and retailers measure their environmental footprint, and provide clear guidance on the effective reduction measures necessary to reduce this impact where possible.
We are a team of sustainability experts, technologists, product and retail specialists with a passion for the environment. At Vaayu, our mission is to use technology as a force for good.
Our team is remote first. We need the best people in the world working on climate change, no matter where they are.
Our Values
- Environmental. The Earth is our protagonist. Protecting it is at the center of everything we do.
- Collaborative. We believe in people. The bigger our network, the bigger our impact. Climate change affects us all, but by working collaboratively we know we can make a difference within retail, and beyond.
- Honest. Our voice is informative and authentic. We want to share what we are working on, be open about the challenges, and build an ecosystem that creates change.
About the role
🌎 Location: Berlin/EU Remote ⏱ Time: Full-time
👏🏽 Team: You will be working in our multi-functional Data Engineering Team.
👵🏽 Experience: Graduate in Computer Science, Data Science, related Software Engineering disciplines or equivalent experience.
We are looking for
You will be a great fit if;
- You have a passion for helping to address climate change.
- You are keen to learn new things every day.
- You are not afraid to ask questions if you do not understand something. The team is here to make sure that everyone is comfortable with what they have been asked to do.
- You enjoy thinking about how to solve complex problems, and are not afraid to dive into the data to get the answers!
What you'll do
You will be working closely with Mike (Head of Data) and Luca (Co-founder and CTO). Your key responsibilities will include;
- Transforming structured and unstructured customer data into our standardised data formats.
- Contributing to the development of our transformation pipelines, as there always ways to improve how we do things!
- Being knowledgeable about customer data, and helping other members of the team address data-related questions from our customers.
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to acquire equity in a fast growing business
- Work at a mission-driven start-up with sustainability experts
- Be flexible and remote-first, working from wherever you feel most inspired
- Collaborate with a diverse, open-minded and international team
- Grow and develop within an expanding team of entrepreneurial experts
Vaayu is an equal opportunity employer. We do not believe in discrimination of any kind and are proud to have an international team from over 27+ different countries. We nurture an inclusive and collaborative environment for all and are committed to reflecting a diverse range of backgrounds, experience and thinking.
Hiring Process
The hiring process will consist of;
- Introductory Call - A 30 minute call to get to know you, and see if the role would be a good fit.
- Technical Interview - A 60 minute session with a data-related challenge, a chance to engage with another member of the team and ask questions.
Top Skills
What We Do
Vaayu is the world’s first automated software empowering brands and businesses within the retail ecosystem to track and cut their carbon and environmental impact in real-time.
By leveraging proprietary AI and machine learning technology, Vaayu calculates impacts like emissions, water and waste across product, packaging and logistics, using certified LCA methodologies to provide granular insights and inform data-driven decision-making.
Vaayu has pioneered research into the climate impact potential of circular business models with Vinted and Otrium, and calculated product footprints at scale for Klarna and Redcare (previously Shop Apotheke). Other global partnerships include Veja, New Balance, ASKET, Missoma, Ace & Tate and Wunderman Thompson Commerce.
Among other notable awards, Vaayu was named one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions, Fast Company’s 2022 Next Big Things in Tech, won the Europas 2022 Hottest Climate Tech/Sustainability Startup Award and the German Innovation Award 2023 for Excellence in B2B. In 2023, Vaayu was named a finalist for Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award and included as one of TechRound’s SaaS66. Vaayu’s Co-Founder and CEO Namrata Sandhu was also recognized as Reuter’s Sustainability Trailblazer as part of the Sustainable Business Awards in November 2023.
For more information, visit our website.
www.vaayu.tech