3. Software / Cloud / Data Engineer, Client Insights Platform at HyLight
HyLight is hiring a Software / Cloud / Data Engineer at its base in Brétigny-sur-Orge to run the platform behind its hydrogen inspection airships, at a 2-5 year level.
HyLight is hiring a Software / Cloud / Data Engineer at its base in Brétigny-sur-Orge to run the platform behind its hydrogen inspection airships, at a 2-5 year level.
Each flight brings back LiDAR, imagery and methane readings; this role owns the processing of that data in the cloud and the web app where energy and rail operators see the results. Cost is a core metric, measured per flight hour.
Best for: a backend, cloud or full-stack engineer who wants one system to own end to end.
Skip it if: you want to live and work in central Paris, or you'd rather not be on call when a pipeline fails.
Salary: No salary on the listing; the application form asks for your expectations.
At a glance: Brétigny-sur-Orge (Base 217, on the RER C) · mostly on-site · 2-5 years · posted 22 October (7 days ago).
What stood out: 2 HyLight listings in France on The Stack in 90 days.
Watch out for: "regular presence on the base is part of the job", and English is required with French a plus.
Apply on HyLight's site · Software / Cloud / Data Engineer, Client Insights Platform on The Stack
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HyLight is hiring a Software / Cloud / Data Engineer at its base in Brétigny-sur-Orge to run the platform behind its hydrogen inspection airships, at a 2-5 year level.
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HyLight is hiring a Software / Cloud / Data Engineer at its base in Brétigny-sur-Orge to run the platform behind its hydrogen inspection air
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