Senior Data & Machine Learning Engineer

ABOUT WEROAD: CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, AND STORIES

Founded in 2017, WeRoad is a fast-growing startup that is disrupting the travel industry in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, UK and also...in Germany and France!

With more than 200 team members and 2.8k Travel Coordinators, we are a community of travelers, united by their love for travel, adventure, and discovering faraway lands and cultures. We bring together small groups of like-minded millennials and send them on life-changing experiences to 300+ destinations all over the globe.

We're on a mission to design and deliver experiences worth living and sharing, through rewriting the rules of the travel industry.

Our Digital Product team, self-branded the Monkeys, is growing!

Curious? Scroll down this page to learn more about Digital Product (Design + Tech) at WeRoad and check out monkeys.weroad.it

And check out our Monkeys Team here! ;)

ABOUT THE ROLE

LOCATION: Full Remote, max 1/2hours +/- CET; max 3 hours flight from Milan (WE WILL REJECT ALL CANDIDATES THAT DO NOT FIT THESE REQUIREMENTS)

SALARY RANGE: 53k-58k + BONUS + 8€ MEAL VOUCHERS (Permanent contract)

TRAINING BUDGET: for professional development (conferences, courses, meetups)

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team and help us transform data into insights that will lead teams to take solid and informed business decisions.

What you’ll do (but not limited to):

• Working closely with our growing BI and Data Science Team, you will develop machine learning systems, implementing ML algorithms and productionising minimum viable data products created by the DS team.
• These ML efforts will seek to continuously develop and improve operational efficacy and efficiency at WeRoad, across all aspects of the business.
• You will stay at the forefront of the AI and ML field, ensuring you are up to date with the latest developments in this rapidly evolving space.
• Additionally, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of our Business Intelligence infrastructure, based on DBT, Airflow and Google Cloud Platform
• Ingest data from internal and external sources using 3rd party tooling (currently funnel.io)
• Improve and maintain Data Quality and Data Reliability
• Move our CRM / CDP / CBP strategy forward
• Assume responsibility for the integration and maintenance of a suitable technology and framework solution for Data Documentation and Governance
• English C1

Specific responsibilities:

• Study and transform data science prototypes
• Design machine learning systems
• Research and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools
• Develop machine learning applications according to requirements
• Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods
• Run machine learning tests and experiments
• Perform statistical analysis and fine-tuning using test results
• Train and retrain systems when necessary
• Extend existing ML libraries and frameworks
• Keep abreast of developments in the field

Specific requirements:

• Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role
• Understanding of data structures, data modelling and software architecture
• Deep knowledge of maths, probability, statistics and algorithms
• Ability to write robust code in Python and R
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (like Keras or PyTorch) and libraries (like scikit-learn)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar field; Master’s degree is a plus

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Taking ownership and responsibility of your work and propose optimal solutions to business requirements
• You have good knowledge CDP / CBP (Snowplow, ActionIQ, Tealium, Segment or similar)
• You have good knowledge of Python and SQL (BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• You have good knowledge of git (Github)
• You have experience with Airflow and ETL development
• You have experience with Event Streaming and processing
• You have experience with Product Analytics and tracking tools (Google Analytics, Snowplow, etc...)
• You have experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery
• You have good knowledge of Datawarehouse / Data Lakes
• You have experience in writing Unit Tests and Integration Tests

Bonus points for having:

• Knowledge of Clean Code, Clean Architecture, DB migrations
• Knowledge of Data Governance tools (Datahub, etc.)
• Knowledge of Docker
• Experience in scraping data

What do we do at WeRoad?

WeRoad is made of multidisciplinary teams of Designers, Engineers, and Product Managers that work together as a team, constantly evolving our in-house developed platforms and services:

• Tour operator platform. First released in 2020, it currently enables the core processes of our Product Team such as allotment, buying functionalities, contracting with worldwide suppliers. Still WIP to unleash its full potential.
• Public website and CMS. A well performing public website,, with a custom in-house developed content and layout management system, constantly evolved to fit all the Product and Marketing needs and stay ahead of the competitors.
• Bookings platform. Recently released in its early first version, it is a versatile and scalable platform to manage our current and future booking processes, including the sellable items management and the public end-user frontend
• Coordinator platform. First released in 2019, with the main scope of allowing our coordinators’ community management. Still WIP to enable international scalability and new core functionalities such as tour/coordinator matching and on-tour and post-tour processes management.

Technologies we use:

We’re a fast-growing startup, which means things move fast and change a lot around here. We choose technology based on our needs and to fit our goals

These are programming languages and platforms we currently have in production:

• SQL in Google BigQuery, Postgres and MySQL. (Analysis)
• Tableau (Data Visualization)
• Airflow, Python, Google Cloud Platform, Redash, Github (Infrastructure and analysis)

If you like testing new ideas, shipping new products, taking ownership of your work, and getting plenty of things done, you’ll fit in perfectly with our team.

We are OpenSource lovers <3

What we can offer:

In addition to sponsoring on-the-job training to make sure you have time to keep up with new trends and technologies, we offer a number of great benefits in a great startup work environment:

• A free WeRoad trip every year to the destination of your choice. You didn't think we'd leave you hanging, did we? Become one of our Travel Coordinators and you could go abroad even more often.
• Option to work in one of our European offices. WeRoad offices are based in the beating heart of Milan, Madrid, London, Chiasso, Paris and Berlin, and you’ll have the chance to frequently tour around them to meet all our WeRoad people. Or alternatively, if you are based in one of these cities, come to our office as often as you wish. Take a virtual tour at C30, our HQ, Milan
• Unlimited Holiday. You are the master of your own time. We have an unlimited holiday policy and encourage each employee to be their own entrepreneur. We also have a tradition that everyone takes at least a half-day off on their birthday.
• Fun! We schedule regular team-building events throughout the year and provide plenty of opportunities to meet our Travel Coordinators and WeRoaders.
• Best-in-class benefits. We have a work from home policy, offer a half-day off on your birthday, and give a bonus to newlyweds and new parents!
• A memorable onboarding experience. You'll have the chance to do the onboarding at our HQ in Milan, our very own coworking space called C30 which embodies our company culture. There you'll find an open space layout, a fully equipped kitchen, an area for relaxing, table football, a company library, and a Tibetan bridge (yes.. we’re serious!).
• Opportunities to learn and grow your network. Join our training program and of our holding company, OneDay. Participate in the numerous meetups and events we host at C30 or online, to share knowledge with other people in the industry.

Ready to apply?

The selection process will consist of:

• Introductory call with P&C + Tech Case
• Review tech case and technical interview with Head of Tech and/or some peers
• Wide knowledge Interview with Tech Lead/Head of Tech/Head of Data/CPTO and/or some peers

WeRoad is an equal opportunity: we consider for employment all applicants, regardless of their race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, family status, political affiliation, disability, and any other legally protected characteristic.

Statistically speaking, women are less likely to apply for roles where they don't fit the job description perfectly. DON'T TRY AND BE PERFECT but just go for it and send us your application regardless.