Position: Senior Backend Engineer
Location: 100% Remote in Poland
Type: This can be structured as a B2B contract or as an Employment Contract with full benefits.
Salary: $102,700 - $124,800 + stock options.

Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail AI solutions. We are headquartered in San Francisco, California with operations in Canada and the UK, and a tech-hub in Poland. We are a Deep Learning first company. Our mission is to automate and optimize brick and mortar retail using deep learning computer vision. Focal Systems has been deployed at scale with some of the top retailers in the world.

We seek smart, creative and passionate people who want to help build a great and enduring company and deploy Deep Learning to the world!

What we are looking for

We are seeking a skilled Customer Integration Engineer specializing in customer data transformation to play a crucial role in transforming diverse customer data into standardized, high-quality datasets that power our business operations. In this role, you will focus on analyzing, cleaning, and transforming customer data to meet our specific data needs and ensure seamless integration into our systems.

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on data transformation and integration
• Proficiency in at least three of the following database technologies:
• MySQL
• Redis
• Google BigQuery
• MongoDB
• Strong skills in data profiling, cleansing, and transformation techniques
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for complex data manipulation and transformation
• Experience with ETL tools and frameworks for large-scale data processing
• Demonstrated ability to handle diverse data formats (e.g., CSV, JSON, XML, APIs)
• Advanced knowledge of SQL for complex data transformations and query optimization
• Expertise in data modeling and schema design for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving data inconsistencies
• Experience with data mapping and reconciliation between different data models
• Proficiency in writing efficient and scalable data transformation scripts
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills
• Flexibility in adjusting working hours to meet the needs of the global and time zone-diverse team (urgent tasks or meetings may occur outside of regular CET working hours)
• Strong work ethic and commitment to completing assigned tasks and projects within established deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies for continuous data transformation
• Familiarity with data governance principles and data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of industry-specific data standards and formats
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) for managing transformation code

Why Focal Systems
Strong Values and Mission - We are a tightly-knit team with an ambitious mission and a strong set of core values, which define our approach to business and have successfully guided us since inception.

Exceptional Team - We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving professionals from some of the most eminent universities, research labs, and tech companies of our time. We pride ourselves on recruiting exceptional individuals to help us redefine the state-of-the-art.

Outstanding Partners - We work with 10+ of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors.

What we offer
We care deeply about the health, happiness, and wellbeing of all of our employees. We offer:

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Stock
• Paid Time Off
• Team Retreats
• Education grants

Note: Our pay bands are driven by market benchmarks in the target geography for hiring. Our posted ranges typically include multiple job levels. A candidate's level is determined by their performance throughout our talent acquisition process including technical screens, behavior interviews, presentations, work samples, and references. We will communicate transparently with the candidate at final stages regarding how we have leveled them, and what salary range that places them into. Placement within range is equally determined by education, general experience in your profession, specific experience in our domain, and your performance in the talent acquisition process. It is rare to receive an offer at the top of the range for a role.