Engineer - Data Science

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. 

Our vision is to pioneer beyond today for humanity to experience a better tomorrow. Space42 challenges traditional approaches with advanced AI and cutting-edge satellite technology, making space more accessible and redefining how data from space can be used on Earth. We aim to achieve this by connecting people to rewire potential, informing decisions to reimagine impact and enabling action to redefine tomorrow. 

For more information visit: www.space42.ai, follow us on X and Instagram @Space42ai.

ROLE PURPOSE

As a Data Science Engineer in our team, you will be responsible for assessing complex new data sources and quickly turning these into business insights. You will visually demonstrate data concepts and use-cases that will provide business value to our customers. You also will support the implementation and integration of these new data sources into our Big Data platform.

• Manage Data Warehouse/Data Lake plans for a product or a group of products.
• A Team-Player, collaborating with engineers, product managers and product analysts to understand data needs.
• Build data expertise and own data quality for allocated areas of ownership.
• Design, build and launch new Data Models in production.
• Design, build and launch new data extraction, transformation, and loading processes in production.
• Defining and managing SLAs for all data sets in allocated areas of ownership.
• Work with data infrastructure to triage INFRA issues and drive to resolution.
• Transform ambiguity into clarity.
• Enjoy collaborating in a multicultural and diverse environment that expands to include various geographic locations.
• Have stellar communication skills, effectively expressing yourself. You convey and receive information in a clear, credible and consistent manner 

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or related field.

• Minimum of 4 years experience working on Big Data technologies.

• Experience in developing deep learning models

• 2+ years' experience on developing image processing/computer vision algorithms. Experience integrating with Elastic, RabbitMQ, Kafka.

• Experience in DevOps (Docker, Docker swarm).

• Experience with a Cloud provider such as GCP, AWS, etc.

• Experience with geospatial libraries is a plus.

• Experience working with Python.

• Experience working with version management tools such as GitHub, GitLab.

• Technical competencies: Pytorch and other DL and CV libraries

• Excellent skills in software development in Python,or Java, Scala or Go

• Experience with one Cloud provider such as GCP, AWS,Azure,etc.

• Version management tools such as GitHub, GitLab

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skill.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving approach.
• Committed to promoting integrity and ethical standards.
• Expertise in fostering collaborative relationships.
• Proactive team player with a focus on collective success.

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive medical insurance to support you and your family.
• Wellbeing-focused initiatives and resources, designed to enhance your personal and professional life.
• Flexibility to balance work and life, with hybrid work options tailored to role requirements.
• Access to exclusive discount programs, offering savings across various lifestyle and leisure experiences across the UAE.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT FIT
If you are performance-driven and possess an inquisitive mind with the agility to navigate ambiguity, you will thrive here. At the heart of the Space42 community is a bias for action and a passion for developing innovative, efficient space services through AI-driven smart solutions that drive technological advancements and create a better tomorrow.