Data Engineer

Cisco's Webex Engineering Group builds collaboration technology powering products like Slido, Webex Meetings, Webex Calling, and Webex Contact Center. The team is based in Bratislava and operates a hybrid work model.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional data engineering or software engineering experience (or equivalent internship/project experience).
• Foundational knowledge of data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink) and/or distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of software development and architecture concepts with a willingness to learn new technologies quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Apache Pinot, Apache Iceberg, Flink, or Spark.
• Familiarity with Java, Python, or Scala.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AI coding tools (e.g., Codex, Cursor, Copilot).
• Eagerness to debug and resolve production data issues.
• Ability to apply creative skills to complex data problems.
• Flexible, thrives in diverse teams, and communicates clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning and quality.

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines for streaming and batch processing with guidance from senior team members.
• Develop and optimize data workflows using Apache Pinot, Apache Iceberg, Flink, and Spark.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and testing.
• Improve data pipeline performance, reliability, and observability by resolving technical issues.
• Leverage AI coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate productivity and learning.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product management, and data teams.
• Participate in incident resolution and learn from production issues through postmortems.
• Commit to continuous learning, data quality, and operational excellence.