Forward Deployed Data Engineer, Signal
+ Performance incentives
More information about location
1-2 days a week in office
Commercial shipping solutions
Job no longer available
Commercial shipping solutions
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
+ Performance incentives
More information about location
1-2 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make global shipping more efficient, effective and profitable through the application of technology and market experience.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years in data-heavy roles (e.g., Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Sata Scientist, API developer, etc.)
- Strong command of Python, SQL, and API schemas—and the ability to explain them clearly
- Deep experience building or deploying data products in commercial settings
- Strong business acumen; you get how data is used, not just how it’s built
- Passion for working directly with clients and solving complex, high-value problems
- Comfortable operating across both technical and commercial teams
- Experience in cloud infrastructure, software engineering, or analytics frameworks a plus
- A curious mind—especially if you’re excited to learn about industries like shipping and commodities trading
What the job involves
- Signal is looking for a Forward Deployed Data Scientist to join our high-growth team
- This is not your typical data role—you’ll sit at the crossroads of data, engineering, technical pre-sales, and product design, working side-by-side with commercial teams and enterprise clients to design, prototype, and deliver scalable data solutions that drive adoption and revenue
- Collaborate with clients, sales, and account teams to uncover real-world data needs and friction points
- Build working data products—from custom Python pipelines and enriched datasets to Power BI templates and Snowflake-ready views
- Support pre- and post-sales with prototypes, demos, onboarding materials, and technical discovery
- Act as a trusted technical advisor, helping clients see the value in Signal’s unique data assets
- Prototype new data delivery interfaces (APIs, data warehouses, SDKs, BI integrations)
- Co-create new metrics and models (e.g., congestion scores, freight indices) with data scientists
- Test experimental APIs with design partners and shape future productization plans
- Shape how Signal’s data is accessed and delivered (batch vs real-time, API vs warehouse)
- Own external-facing documentation—making it clear, modern, and actionable for all audiences
- Improve SDKs and onboarding materials; remove outdated examples and create client-relevant ones
- Track client usage across APIs and data products; uncover what’s working and what needs improvement
- Reframe underused assets for higher impact and increased adoption
- Feed real client metrics back into engineering and product roadmaps
- 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The Signal Group specialises in providing technology, data and commercial solutions to the shipping industry. Signal Ocean, Signal Maritime, and Signal Ventures make up the group.
The Signal Ocean Platform is driven by AI and provides charterers, brokers, and owners with shipping data. This enables them to make better commercial decisions and provides a competitive edge.
Signal Maritime is centred around commercial ship management and is a spin off from Thenamaris Ships Management. It is focused on providing responsive, high-performance, and sustainable commercial management for a growing, modern fleet.
With deep industry knowledge and a popular offering, Signal is having a big impact on maritime innovation. Aside from its own solutions, it has supported multiple start-ups in the shipping, supply chain and commodities space. The company has recently announced a partnership with Flagship Founders, and as part of this will be launching joint projects to help accelerate new venture development in the market.
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Company benefits
- Additional performance incentives
- Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced people with deep knowledge in software engineering, data science & shipping business who are always eager to mentor
- Signal’s hybrid remote work policy currently includes 6 working days at premises per month, during which happy hour events take place
- 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world
- Career growth opportunities and a structured development discussion every 4 months
- Personal learning budget for training, seminars, conferences (750 to 2000 EUR annually depending on seniority)
- Fun and well-equipped work environment that includes our in-house restaurant with healthy, freshly cooked lunches every day, ping pong & billiard tables
- Regular team bonding events and activities
Company values
- Love For Product: We live and breathe our product, and continuously strive to make it better for our users whose trust and delight we value the most! In this journey, we strive to simplify complexity, we test, we iterate and we keep on raising the bar. That’s the Signal way to becoming a global leader
- Scientific Approach: At Signal, we are thirsty for knowledge and always remain curious. That is reflected in the way we seek input, the way we learn and the priority we put to invest in our growth. We follow science very closely and always look for the best practices in our respective areas
- Strong Work Ethic: The work we do at Signal defines who we are, and that’s why we work with intensity and grit. We’ve built an open environment with positive and polite people who respect and challenge each other and rely on our teamwork to achieve bigger things
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: At Signal, we are all owners of our respective work and that means we don't stop until our work benefits our clients. True to our startup DNA, we value flexibility and openness to change. At the same time we respect our clients and the market structure
Company HQ
Pimlico, London, UK
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Leadership
Ioannis Martinos
(CEO)Formerly co-CEO of Thenamaris. Studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Signal
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Signal At Signal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
- Recruitment & Fair Hiring We ensure a fully transparent recruitment process based solely on the role’s criteria. Our hiring decisions are merit-based, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated fairly, without bias or discrimination.
- Inclusive Policies & Employee Support We recognize the importance of work-life balance and have introduced maternity, paternity, and wedding leave in locations where these benefits are not mandated by labor laws. Additionally, we provide one day for gynecological health checks across all locations, reinforcing our commitment to employee well-being.
- Open Culture & Employee Engagement Our most recent engagement survey reinforced the importance of a people-centric approach, where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas openly. We encourage open dialogue and foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- Open Culture & Employee Engagement Our most recent engagement survey reinforced the importance of a people-centric approach, where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas openly. We encourage open dialogue and foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- At Signal, we believe that diversity fuels innovation, and inclusion strengthens our culture. We remain committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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