Senior Data Engineer - Bucharest
Criteo
What You'll Do:
Join a team where your work truly makes an impact. You’ll be building high‑quality, maintainable code that powers the processing and analysis of over 7 billion events every day — a number that continues to grow rapidly each year.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with one of the largest private Hadoop clusters in the world, alongside a cutting‑edge suite of technologies that push the boundaries of modern data processing.
Your role will include designing and refining data models that uncover meaningful insights from complex, real‑world data, helping fellow engineers tackle challenges that once seemed impossible.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working on high‑volume, highly available systems that are critical to the success of the business.
Who You Are:
A Master or Engineering degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Solid software engineering experience, ideally in a compiled language such as C#, Java, or Go.
A strong foundation in Computer Science principles, including data modeling, data structures, algorithms, and optimization.
Familiarity with ETL processes and multi‑stage data processing systems.
Experience developing and extending systems of moderate complexity.
A passion for delivering high‑performance, reliable code.
A sense of ownership and accountability — you take responsibility and see things through.
A problem‑solving mindset: you enjoy fixing issues, finding creative solutions, and approaching coding as both a talent and a passion.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit — you work well with others and contribute to a positive team culture.
We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above. If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we’d love to see your application!
Who We Are:
Criteo is a leader in commerce media, helping brands, agencies, and publishers create meaningful consumer connections through AI-powered advertising solutions. We’re shaping a more open and sustainable digital future for advertising.
At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse. From our offices across the globe or from the comfort of home, our 3,600 Criteos collaborate together to build an open, impactful, and forward-thinking environment.
We foster a workplace where everyone is valued, and employment decisions are based solely on skills, qualifications, and business needs—never on non-job-related factors or legally protected characteristics.
What We Offer:
🏢 Ways of working – Our hybrid model blends home with in-office experiences, making space for both.
📈 Grow with us – Learning, mentorship & career development programs.
💪 Your wellbeing matters – Health benefits, wellness perks & mental health support.
🤝 A team that cares – Diverse, inclusive, and globally connected.
💸 Fair pay & perks – Attractive salary, with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policies, plus the potential for equity depending on role and level.
Additional benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo.