Senior Data Engineer (f/m/d)

Join Apaleo and shape the future of Hospitality Tech! At Apaleo, we’re revolutionising the hospitality industry with our API-and AI-first property management platform, giving businesses the power to build a tech and AI ecosystem that enhances both guest experiences and staff efficiency. With seamless integrations to hundreds of apps through the Apaleo Store, our platform simplifies operations, elevates the guest journey, and drives revenue growth.

Now we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer (m/f/d) to help build the infrastructure and pipelines that turn raw data into insights for teams across Apaleo and our customers.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines (batch and real-time) that support our internal analytics and data products.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to understand data needs and deliver reliable datasets and models.
• Develop and optimize our data lake and warehouse infrastructure (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, or similar).
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and security, especially in a high-growth, high-volume SaaS environment.
• Build tools to enable self-service analytics and empower Apaleo teams and customers to make data-driven decisions.
• Support experimentation and reporting pipelines across multiple departments (marketing attribution, product usage, financial metrics, etc.).
• Continuously improve performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability of our data stack.
• Help shape and evolve data governance practices, documentation, and architecture decisions.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, working on cloud-based infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Strong Python and SQL skills; experience with orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster is a big plus.
• Solid understanding of modern data stack components (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, Fivetran, Kafka, etc.).
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar).
• Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, testing frameworks for data, and production-ready environments.
• A strong problem-solver with a product mindset — you care about enabling internal users and building clean, reliable systems.
• Excellent collaboration skills — you know how to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, agile setup.
• Fluent in English; German is a nice bonus but not required.

What We Offer:

• A Diverse & International Team – Work alongside passionate experts from various disciplines and backgrounds, fostering a truly global perspective.
• Flat Hierarchy & Flexible Structure – Enjoy autonomy and ownership in an environment that values collaboration over rigid hierarchies.
• A Key Role in a Fast-Growing Startup – Be part of one of the most promising international startups in the hospitality industry, right in the heart of Munich.
• Fair & Transparent Compensation – Benefit from a clear peer review system and career progression plan designed to reward your growth.
• Flexible Working Style – We support flexible hours and remote work, depending on the role.
• Engaging Team Events – Join us for cocktail club nights, team dinners, meet-ups, and the legendary Oktoberfest celebrations!
• 30 Days of Vacation – Recharge and enjoy a generous annual leave policy.
• Free Public Transportation in Munich – We’ve got your commute covered!
• Access to EGYM Wellness Pass – enjoy a variety of fitness and wellness studios to support your physical and mental well-being

How you make an impact joining Apaleo: Joining Apaleo means more than just taking on a role—it’s about driving real change in the hospitality industry. Your contributions will directly shape our innovative platform, influence company-wide decisions, and help redefine the future of hospitality tech. At Apaleo, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is tangible. Be part of a team where your work fuels progress, collaboration sparks innovation, and growth is a shared journey.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Your personal data will be handled with the utmost care and in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations. We celebrate differences and believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation.