Bettermile

Senior Data Engineer - Better Planner (d/f/m)

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About the role

What is working at Bettermile like?
We mean it when we say “cutting edge” and have a high level of creative freedom in our everyday work

You will be surrounded by like-minded, driven, skilled, and highly motivated people who are keen to contribute to successful solutions

We mean diversity, and we put it in numbers: 130+ people, 40 languages, 40% female (vs. ø26% in the tech industry), ø33 years of age, and yes, we do have Schlager-Fans among us

We have a very supportive and appreciative working environment with a lot of autonomy, a flat hierarchy, and professional growth possibilities

We work in a hybrid mode, with weekly team days for better collaboration and nurturing interpersonal connections. When onsite, we work in a modern, kid- and pet-friendly Better Space in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg

Remote work from anywhere for up to 12 weeks in total per year

30 vacation days in a 5-day/week working model

Kindergarten grant and a Company Pension scheme

Regular team breakfasts, fitness & wellness classes, company runs, and other events. Fruits, snacks, drinks, and coffee with a variety of milk are a given - but yes, we have them

Outstanding flexibility we are proud of – and, of course, the best colleagues in the world!

About Better Planner Tribe:
Better Planner is the newest product in the Bettermile suite, built to redefine how logistics operations plan, predict, and execute. Depot mornings determine cost, productivity, and delivery performance for the entire day. Better Planner uses AI powered planning models and delivery patterns to design balanced routes, define clear loading zones, and prepare dispatch teams before operations begin.
With structured loading logic and parcels pre assigned to drivers, sorting is faster, loading is smoother, and drivers spend more time delivering instead of waiting in the depot.

You will be taking care of
Architect, improve, and implement data pipelines for BetterPlanner while reaching for durable execution

Supply the ML models with correct, timely and clean data

Keep track and monitor pipelines to identify quality issues

Support software developers and data analysts with new data points or expansion to new countries

Work together with the other data engineers and analysts from other teams to improve the shared data platform

Coordinate and devise action plans to support the growth of the company as a whole

Provide technical mentorship of the whole tribe in terms of latest technologies, best practices

You check these boxes
Highly skilled in Python and SQL, with proven experience working with Snowflake

Experienced with big data manipulation and ingestion tools like dbt, Fivetran, or similar technologies

Know your way around job orchestrators, with a strong preference for Dagster.

You’re naturally curious, highly adaptable, and thrive on tackling complex problem-solving challenges

You excel at stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration, meaning you love working in a team environment and easily translate complex technical concepts for non-technical business partners

Bring a customer-centric mindset, always designing and building data solutions with the ultimate end-user in mind

Fluent in the English language written and spoken, German is not required

It is awesome if you also have
Solid knowledge of AWS, especially services like RDS, S3, Firehose, and queue-based ingestion systems like SQS or event buses

Experience handling and visualizing geospatial data effectively

Some exposure to MLOps, specifically hosting, inference, and running training jobs for machine learning models

Take your chance
Be a part of shaping a fast-growing industry and make an impact from day one. You’ll have the chance to take on responsibility early, with guidance and support from experienced mentors. We foster a learning culture, collaboration on equal footing, and quick decision-making that moves things forward.

Currently, we’re proceeding only with candidates authorized to work in Germany or who already hold a Job Seeker Visa.

About us
At Bettermile, we believe delivery shouldn’t be business as usual. We’re transforming last-mile logistics to drive efficiency and create a better delivery experience for everyone.
Our geo-based, AI-powered SaaS product handles complex address processing, dynamic routing, and navigation. It is built to manage many stops and multiple constraints.
We’re setting a new standard for the last mile and pushing the industry forward, powered by a skilled, international team of tech enthusiasts, logistics experts, and a product suite designed to keep evolving.
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Technology & IT Excel MySQL Operations Python Remote Collaboration remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Data Engineer - Better Planner (d/f/m) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Bettermile?
  3. Which of Excel, MySQL and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Excel, MySQL and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Data Engineer - Better Planner (d/f/m) role because I can bring practical experience in Excel, MySQL and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Bettermile needs from this hire.

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