Staff Data Platform Engineer (f/m/d)

Join Apaleo and Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech! At Apaleo, we’re revolutionising the hospitality industry with our AI-first property management platform, giving businesses the power to build a tech ecosystem that enhances both guest experiences and staff efficiency. With seamless integrations to hundreds of apps through the Apaleo Store, our platform simplifies operations, elevates the guest journey, and drives revenue growth.

We’re looking for a visionary Staff Data Platform Engineer who will architect and scale the next generation of AI-ready data warehouse solutions for our customers. This is a hands-on, strategic role for someone who blends deep technical expertise with forward-thinking product vision.

What You’ll Be Up To

• Lead the architecture design of Apaleo’s next-gen AI-driven data warehouse platform, enabling real-time analytics, automation, and intelligent recommendations.
• Build modular data layers that connect structured and unstructured data, empowering AI agents to autonomously process insights and optimize decisions.
• Partner with Business Analysts and Product teams to translate business problems into scalable, intelligent data solutions.
• Design and implement high-performance data pipelines that feed advanced AI/ML models, ensuring data accuracy, freshness, and accessibility across the organization.
• Develop smart reporting APIs for hotel property- and chain-level analytics, allowing seamless integration from third-party apps through the Apaleo Store.
• Ensure best practices in data architecture, ETL, and cloud-native development.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• 5+ years building and scaling data warehouse or SaaS analytics platforms, ideally within high-growth tech environments (e.g., e-commerce, travel, or delivery tech).
• Strong background in data architecture, backend engineering, and ETL orchestration, with hands-on experience in Python, C#/.NET (or Java), SQL, and cloud-native tools (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience/strong interest in AI-enabling architectures.
• Understanding of API-first ecosystems and how to build multi-tenant SaaS data infrastructures that scale with business complexity.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate abstract business problems into data-centric solutions.
• Passion for emerging AI technologies (e.g., vector databases, autonomous data agents, GenAI integrations).
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence both technical and business stakeholders.
• Based in Munich or Berlin, Germany (or willing to relocate).

What We Offer:

• A Diverse International Team – Work alongside passionate experts from various disciplines and backgrounds, fostering a truly global perspective.
• Flat Hierarchy Flexible Structure – Enjoy autonomy and ownership in an environment that values collaboration over rigid hierarchies.
• A Key Role in a Fast-Growing Startup – Be part of one of the most promising international startups in the hospitality industry, right in the heart of Munich.
• Fair Transparent Compensation – Benefit from a clear peer review system and career progression plan designed to reward your growth.
• Flexible Working Style – We support flexible hours and remote work, depending on the role.
• Engaging Team Events – Join us for cocktail club nights, team dinners, meet-ups, and the legendary Oktoberfest celebrations!
• 30 Days of Vacation – Recharge and enjoy a generous annual leave policy.
• Free Public Transportation in Munich – We’ve got your commute covered!
• Access to EGYM Wellness Pass – enjoy a variety of fitness and wellness studios to support your physical and mental well-being

How you make an impact joining Apaleo: Joining Apaleo means more than just taking on a role—it’s about driving real change in the hospitality industry. Your contributions will directly shape our innovative platform, influence company-wide decisions, and help redefine the future of hospitality tech. At Apaleo, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is tangible. Be part of a team where your work fuels progress, collaboration sparks innovation, and growth is a shared journey.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Your personal data will be handled with the utmost care and in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations. We celebrate differences and believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation.