Senior AI/Data Platform Engineer (GCP, AI & GenAI Platforms)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs we're embarking on an exciting journey as we initiate the development of our Digital & Data Hub in the heart of Krakow. Our mission is to undertake projects spanning various industries, including Consumer and Manufacturing, Defence and Security, Energy and Utilities, Financial Services, Government and Public Services, Health and Life Sciences, and Transport. Join our dynamic team building cloud‑native AI data platforms that power analytics, machine learning, and GenAI solutions across global, multi‑industry programs. We are looking for a Senior AI/Data Platform Engineer with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform to design, build, and operate scalable, AI‑ready data platforms. This hands‑on platform engineering role focuses on creating robust data foundations that enable advanced AI and GenAI use cases at enterprise scale, rather than on pure modeling or research. Responsibilities GCP AI data platforms (primary focus)Design and operate GCP‑based data platforms for analytics, ML, and GenAIBuild scalable data pipelines using BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Dataproc, or equivalentsDesign data architectures that support high‑performance AI and ML workloadsIntegrate structured and unstructured data sources at enterprise scale AI & GenAI enablementEnable GenAI use cases such as RAG, semantic search, and AI agents on GCPImplement embedding pipelines and vector search solutions (e.g. BigQuery, Vertex AI, or vector databases)Collaborate with ML engineers and data scientists to support end‑to‑end AI workflowsSupport deployment and operation of AI workloads using Vertex AI or equivalent services Platform reliability & optimizationMonitor and optimize performance, scalability, and cost of GCP data platformsImplement CI/CD, data quality, and observability practicesContribute to platform standards, reference architectures, and best practices Here's what you'll need 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or AI data platform rolesStrong hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform Deep experience with BigQuery and cloud‑native data architecturesStrong programming skills in Python, SQL, or similar languagesPractical understanding of AI/ML/GenAI data requirementsExperience operating production data platforms at enterprise scale Nice to have Experience with Vertex AI and managed ML servicesFamiliarity with streaming technologies (e.g. Pub/Sub, Dataflow streaming)Multi‑cloud experience (AWS, Azure + GCP)Experience in consulting or complex, multi‑project environments We offer Rewarding employment full-time employment/b2b contract with a salary that matches your qualificationsHybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with just several office days per monthFlexible hours - start your day anytime between 730 and 1000 AMComprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing systemCo-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved breakGlobal projects - engage in exciting international projectsInclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and moreContinuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platformsLanguage courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team [1] recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.