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We make data your superpower

We won't sugarcoat the truth: We don’t have perfect processes or pre-paved roads. We're on a major growth journey - we move fast and things can get chaotic. We look for people who thrive in that environment and own their stuff from start to finish.
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Are you a fit?

Tired of corporate BS? Want to work with the most in-demand tech on the planet?

You should join us! 200+ global projects delivered, 20,000+ professionals trained worldwide. We are a Databricks Gold Partner backed by Databricks’ own investment, and FT1000-recognized for the third consecutive year, all because of the people we hire.

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In return you get access to:
  • Top-tier international clients
  • Fully paid certifications
  • A zero-politics culture
  • A community that pushes you to become the next best version of yourself.
The spark starts here

Let's make data work. Together.

Data changes everything when it works.
Help us build a world where it does.
give & get

Our culture is a two-way street.

We ask for a lot, but we give back just as much. We call it a growth partnership: your drive fuels our mission, and our mission accelerates your growth.
You Give

The Mindset we're looking for

To thrive here, you'll need to bring:

Ownership over Predictability

We don't always have a paved road or a perfect process. To grow at our speed, you'll need to give up well-defined roles and comfortable routines. Challenges will definitely pop up, and we expect you to step up - instead of looking for someone else to fix it, tackle the problem head-on and make things happen.

Excellence over Comfort

We partner with industry-shapers, and that pressure often peaks. You’ll need to make trade-offs between personal time and delivery excellence to hit ambitious timelines or guide a team through last-minute client pivots.

Constant Learning

This isn't optional. If you aren't deeply curious about the next wave of Data and AI, you’ll get lost. We expect you to learn, apply, and consult on new tech at a relentless pace.

A “No-Ego” Hustle

We’re a tight team. That means sharing what you know, asking for help before you drown, and being willing to go the extra mile because you actually care about customer success and the team.

Resilience in the “Heat”

Sometimes the pressure peaks. You’ll need to swap comfortable routines for real-life impact - like delivering live training four days a week or traveling for a last-minute assignment. We need people who can show a great amount of grit when the schedule gets spicy.

Datapao is about being ready for anything: you never know how a session will go or what's the next assignment you'll get, will the newly released courseware work, is everyone in the audience in the right course, etc. I'd call this the "ability to function and deliver in ambiguity," which requires resilience and can often be stressful. Sometimes I also need to work extra hours here and there, to travel for work on weekends and holidays, as customer engagements sometimes pop up at the very last minute.
Alia
Technical Instructor
You Get

What we offer in return

In exchange for your fire, we provide the fuel:

A Rare Developmental & Career Spike

We guarantee that your learning curve here will outpace that of any standard SaaS company. By leading global Databricks projects that most people only read about, you’ll grow into a versatile, industry-agnostic engineer and consultant. In a world where technical execution is rapidly being commoditized by AI, it’s this rare combination of tech craft, business acumen, and communication skills that will truly set you apart on the global stage.

Ownership & Influence

You’ll be trusted and empowered to make contributions that matter to both the customer and Datapao's future success, often owning the customer relationship entirely. Your voice will carry weight; you’ll have a genuine chance to leave your mark on our company, culture, and contribute to something big.

A Real Community

We are a team that shares high standards and a zero-ego mindset. You get the autonomy to run on your own - with the backing of a sharp team whenever you need advice, a second pair of eyes, or someone to toast a big win with.

Transparency (The Real Kind)

We talk openly about our operations and where the company is headed. You’ll always know the 'why' behind the 'what.'

Human-Centricity

We are genuinely committed to the long haul. We won't bend our professional standards for personal convenience or hand out unearned titles. But the moment you need extra time to recharge your health, handle a personal crisis, or take a sabbatical to get your life sorted out, we will always have your back.

In exchange, I get accelerated learning that keeps me motivated. I often felt stuck and uninspired in my previous job, as if I were just going through the motions. There's always something new to dive into here, and that constant sense of progress and excitement keeps me engaged and moving forward. Plus, being pushed out of the developer comfort zone helped me grow in ways I didn't expect. I've gained more confidence in communication, speaking up, and owning my work beyond just writing code.
Cintia
Data Engineering Consultant
The verdict

This isn't for everyone.
But it might be for you.

If you want predictable, tidy, and "easy," we're probably not the right fit. But if you want to see how far your potential can actually go when it's fueled by a supportive talent community and the world's best tech, you'll feel right at home.
The expectations are high, but you won't be alone.
Meet the PAOneers who have your back.
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I learned a lot professionally. In 1,5 years, I went from a mechanical engineer who likes programming as a hobby to someone who can deliver an ML project on my own, in Databricks, the world's leading data platform. This is career-changing!
Bence
Technical Instructor
Our hiring journey

We're obsessed with giving you an enviable candidate experience

For the past two years, we've tracked our candidate feedback relentlessly, and ~90% of our candidates rated their overall recruitment experience with us highly. That is top-of-class by any industry standard, and we're fully committed to keeping that bar high.

Candidate experience is never just a metric to us; it is a core backbone pillar of how we operate. We know you are evaluating us just as much as we are evaluating you, so we promise a fast, respectful process that ensures you leave either with a spicy offer or with meaningful feedback on what to develop next.
92%
of candidates rated our process as highly informative, transparent, and respectful.
94%
of candidates rated our interviewers as well-prepared and exceptionally skillful.
89%
of candidates left with a more positive impression of Datapao after going through our selection process.

Recruitment Process

Here is a breakdown of what our recruitment process looks like, depending on the track and team you're applying for:
Core Teams
Education
Consulting & Growth
Finance · Marketing · People
01
Screening Call
45 m
A real conversation with your recruiter - role, team, and your questions first.
02
Take-home Test
2-4 h
A realistic task, not a puzzle. Do it on your own schedule.
03
Core Skills Interview
90 m
Deep dive into the craft with the people you would work alongside.
04
Cultural Interview
1 h
Two-way: how we work, and whether that is how you want to work.
01
Screening Call
45 m
A real conversation with your recruiter — role, team, and your questions first.
02
Take-home Test
2-4 h
A realistic task, not a puzzle. Do it on your own schedule.
03
Test Teaching
1 h
You teach us. The single best predictor of success in the EDU track.
04
Technical Interview
90 m
Depth check on the stack you would be teaching every week.
05
Cultural Interview
1 h
Two-way: how we work, and whether that is how you want to work.
01
Screening Call
45 m
A real conversation with your recruiter — role, team, and your questions first.
02
Take-home Test
2-4 h
A realistic task, not a puzzle. Do it on your own schedule.
03
Consulting Skills & Cultural Interview
2 H
Client-facing judgement and culture, in one sitting so you only book one slot.
04
Technical Interview
90 M
Depth check with the engineers you would be delivering with.

Heads up: For certain niche roles, the process might differ from the above flow. But don't worry, your recruiter will walk you through the process stages early on.

the fuel for your fire

We invest heavily in what actually impacts your career, your life, and your well-being.

01
Premium Educational Benefits
02
Flexible PTO & Working Hours
03
Flexible Office (Hybrid)
04
30 Calendar Days of Paternity Leave
05
Private Medical Insurance & EAP
06
Top-Notch Working Equipment

Premium Educational Benefits

There is no shortage of learning here. You'll get direct access to Databricks' public and internal courses to master Distributed Data Processing, MLOps, Apache Spark, and Cloud Migration from the absolute best.

We fully cover your data and cloud certifications, provide dedicated learning time during work hours, and give you access to our internal technical library.

Flexible PTO & Working Hours

We are flexible about your working routine and how many days you take off. If it doesn’t conflict with customer success, company goals, and your team's delivery, we trust you to manage your time.

Flexible Office (Hybrid)

It is up to you which days you spend at home. However, because a strong community is core to who we are, we expect everyone to spend an average of one day per week in the office to collaborate and sync.

30 Calendar Days of Paternity Leave

We think it’s essential for both parents to be there when it matters most.

Private Medical Insurance & EAP

We provide a comprehensive private medical package via Generali. Additionally, through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), you have confidential access to professional psychological, financial, and legal consulting services whenever you need them.

Top-Notch Working Equipment

Working comfortably means working well. You’ll be set up with a premium MacBook, and our office is fully equipped with Herman Miller chairs, standing desks, and whatever else you need to perform at your best.

Beyond the perks

Two things a benefits list can't capture

  • A transparent, "no-ego" culture where your voice actually matters.
  • A modern downtown office explicitly designed for learning, collaboration & knowledge sharing.
Compensation

We don't hide our numbers

No "competitive salary" guessing games. Based on our commitment to transparency, here are our current gross salary ranges. Your exact compensation package depends entirely on the seniority level assessed during our selection process.
Below you'll see our Engineering salary bands. For non-engineering roles we use Ravio.com for benchmarking on an ad-hoc basis.
01 · Where you'd be based
02 · Your assessed level
Your band
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Payment reference period
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–Low End
–Mid Point
–High End

On top of base

A Note on Seniority: We don't measure seniority purely by the number of years in your CV, but by your technical skills, your ability to own projects end-to-end, or how you lift up the teammates around you.
ENPS

What it's actually like
to work at Datapao

Culture isn't a slogan on the wall - it's how our values actually show up day to day, and how people genuinely feel about working here. That's why we don't guess. Every year, we run a fully anonymous eNPS survey - around 40 questions across 9 dimensions, from work environment to culture, vision, and leadership. We'd rather show you than tell you.
45.5
-100
0
30
50
100

*Midway through the year, we run a short pulse survey alongside the full one — just to make sure we're headed in the right direction

What is eNPS?▾

eNPS stands for Employee Net Promoter Score—it's a standard metric from -100 to +100 that measures how likely employees are to recommend their company as a great place to work. Anything above 50 is considered excellent.

The breakdown

9 things we check in on, every year

Here's the unfiltered story of how we've measured up over the years. Tap a tile to read more.

Why people joined

  • Community & culture
  • Modern tech stack (Databricks) & AI
  • Flexibility of work arrangements

What they like most now

  • Community & culture
  • Learning & professional growth
  • Flexibility of work arrangements

What would make it even better

  • More consistent matching between projects and personal growth plans
  • Keeping pace with our own fast growth — a good problem to have
  • Sharpening how we benchmark pay as we compete for top AI talent worldwide
The PAOneers

Our team, by the numbers.

3
Global hubs
UK · HU · SP
90
Team members
Projected by end of 2026
38
New joiners
In the past 12 months
10
Nationalities
Across our global team
2.47
Years
Average tenure
8%
Regrettable attrition
In the past year
35
Years
Average team age
21
Years
Age of our youngest member
55
Certifications
Across 15 certified tech experts
62
kg of Coffee Beans
Brewed to fuel our work last year
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Unexpected Hobbies
From publishing sci-fi books and guiding botanical garden tours to ultra bikepacking, calligraphy, sewing custom clothes, and vibe coding—our team brings a lot more than just data skills to the table.
From publishing sci-fi books and guiding botanical garden tours to ultra bikepacking, calligraphy, sewing custom clothes, and vibe coding, our team brings a lot more than just data skills to the table.
Meet the team

Hear firsthand why our team loves working at Datapao

Datapao sets a high bar, but it's a place that genuinely walks the talk when it comes to honoring dedication, hard work, and loyalty. You're given the space and independence to learn, evolve, and become the best version of yourself - which is definitely a challenge, but a deeply rewarding one. The team is incredibly supportive, facing every obstacle together with determination and a good sense of humor (which is essential for preserving your sanity!). Plus, the company truly looks out for us - balancing constant office snack supplies and ice cream in the fridge with great medical insurance!
Emese
Junior Technical Project Manager
Working as a consultant at Datapao constantly pushes me to challenge and improve myself in many areas. Not purely in technical terms, but also when it comes to skills such as adaptability, expectation management, and effective communication. Successfully navigating the jungle of complex data projects requires a unique and ever-evolving blend of such abilities. If you're driven to explore and learn new things - often in different business contexts or industries - and you're motivated to make a meaningful impact on how companies use data, then Datapao is a great place to grow.
Dominik
Senior Solutions Architect
Datapao people don't shy away from a challenge and prefer independence over a very structured environment. People here have a surprisingly good balance of technical and interpersonal skills. With this culture and a great team of mentors, Datapao is the space to grow and be challenged without compromising your mental health, which I find highly rewarding.
Alia
Technical Instructor
Always be ready to meet new people. Look to understand their goals and problems. Ask the right questions to reveal what they don't know they need. If you strive for knowledge, challenges don't intimidate you, and you like to help, then you'll be a great addition to the team. A sense of humor doesn't hurt, either!
András
Data Science Manager
FAQ

Still deciding?

The questions candidates ask us most.

What roles does Datapao hire for?

We hire across four tracks: Consulting (Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Project Managers), Education (Technical Instructors who train our clients on Databricks, MLOps, and Apache Spark), Growth (Solutions Architects, Sales Managers, Business Development Managers and Engagement Managers) and Core Functions (Finance, Marketing and People). It's not just an engineering shop - if data and AI excite you but your skill set is sales, marketing, or people, there's very likely a seat for you too. Job Openings →

What does a career in data and AI look like at Datapao?

We run two career tracks, valued equally - pick based on what you enjoy, not on compensation or perceived prestige, since both pay comparably. The Individual Contributor track is for people who want to go deep on hands-on work. The Manager track is for people who want to lead a team - though you'll need to reach Senior level first, so you're guiding the work, not just the people. We've watched people on our team grow from Data Engineer into Engineering Manager, or Head of Consulting, supported by meaningful feedback, mentoring, and dedicated learning time the whole way. See growth stories in Meet the team →

Is Datapao hybrid, remote, or in-office?

We're hybrid, and we mean it: you choose which days you work from home. We just ask for an average of one day a week in the office, because building a real community takes some intentional face time - and as we keep growing, this matters more and more. Benefits & Salary →

What benefits does Datapao offer?

We invest in what actually moves the needle for your career and your life: fully-paid data & cloud certifications, flexible PTO, hybrid working, 15 days of fully paid sick leave, 30 calendar days of paternity leave, private medical insurance via Generali plus an Employee Assistance Program, and top-notch gear (MacBook, Herman Miller chairs, standing desks). Check out the full list in Benefits & Salary →

Will I know the salary range before I apply?

Yes - we don't play the "competitive salary" guessing game. Our monthly gross salary bands by seniority are published right on this page. Where you land depends on your assessed seniority level during the process (against our leveling matrix), not on how hard you negotiate. Check current ranges in Benefits & Salary →

What's Datapao's hiring process, and how long does it take?

You'll go through a Screening Call, a Take-home Test, and one or two interviews on skills and culture fit - most people get through it in a couple of weeks, depending on your and the interviewer team’s availability. We take this seriously: 95% of candidates rate our process as informative, transparent, and respectful. Full breakdown in Hiring Journey →

Is Datapao a Databricks partner?

Yes - we're a Databricks Gold Partner, and Databricks has invested directly in our mission. Over the past 10+ years, we've delivered 200+ projects and trained 20,000+ professionals worldwide. → More in We Are Datapao →

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