Data Curation and Automation Engineer

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Data Curation and Automation Engineer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Europe. Our client is a technology company that provides marking, tracking, and printing solutions.   The perfect candidate is: • A hands-on Python engineer who is comfortable writing scripts daily. • A problem solver who can break down ambiguous tasks into clear, executable steps. • Someone with a full ownership mindset, equally comfortable with manual precision work and technical automation. Requirements • Proficiency in Python for the purpose of data wrangling and automation. • Solid understanding of control structures, file I/O, and data structures. • Experience with parsing and programmatically manipulating complex, nested data formats (JSON, XML). • Familiarity with essential Python libraries: Pandas, NumPy (data manipulation); os, JSON, XML (data handling), PIL (Pillow), cv2 (for image processing workflows). • Strong ownership mindset and accountability for data quality and delivery. • Ability to decompose complex problems into structured solutions. • High attention to detail, especially when working with large datasets. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Hands-on experience in data annotation is a significant plus. Responsibilities • Annotate diverse data types (images, videos, text) with exceptional accuracy. • Collect, curate, and prepare datasets from various sources. • Develop and execute Python scripts for data verification, data transformation, cleansing, and pre-annotation/post-annotation tasks. • Create and maintain meticulous documentation to track all managed datasets. • Manage and prioritize tasks across multiple concurrent research projects in a highly dynamic environment. • Effectively communicate project status, manage stakeholder expectations, and adapt to shifting priorities. • Develop clear annotation guidelines for internal tasks and external vendors. • Perform rigorous Quality Checks (QC) and provide constructive feedback to ensure data integrity. We offer • US and EU projects based on advanced technologies. • Competitive compensation based on skills and experience. • Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office. • Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities. • Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla. • Regular corporate online activities. • Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!