Head of Data Engineering 80-100%

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain a data platform (smartLAB) for R&D teams to manage and analyze data and deploy AI solutions
• Lead and inspire a global Data Engineering team to build and optimize scalable data systems
• Drive data projects using Scrum and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes
• Apply DevOps and CI/CD best practices to enhance infrastructure performance and reliability
• Maintain software tools (e.g. Python packages, web apps) for data handling and visualization
• Manage IT topics like DevOps, IT infrastructure (servers, VMs, PCs), Docker, Kubernetes, cybersecurity, and Infrastructure as Code

What you bring:

• Strong technical background in Python, data engineering, software development, and a solid understanding of AI and machine learning
• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for managing and developing technical teams is required
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to solving complex problems
• Clear and confident communicator, able to translate tech into impact
• Familiarity with agile methods like Scrum and openness to learning new tools and technologies
• Fluent in English is a must; German or French are a plus

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet's success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Profit from on-site perks such as discounted meals, free fruit, and support for health initiatives like "bike to work"
• Benefit from tax-free fringe benefits via Swibeco.ch, employee discounts (e.g. brack.ch, CC Aligro, SIXT), mobility perks including fleet discounts, free parking and e-charging stations for cars and bikes
  

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet AG 
Herrengasse 10
3175 Flamatt
Switzerland
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