Research &
Development
Department

Sven Teresniak, Head of Data & Science

We develop what
comes next.

The Research & Development Department is an innovative and self-reliant team that thrives on incorporating machine learning into our daily business. We have a strong aversion to black-box approaches and prefer to read, modify, and extend code to fully understand our tools. With a hands-on approach to problem-solving, we bridge the gap between ideas and productisation, offering comprehensive solutions through every stage of the product life cycle.

Our philosophy.

We value technology and hard skills over superficial buzzwords and flashy presentations. We’re strong advocates of open source and maintain a technology-agnostic stance, seeking practical solutions that strike the right balance between latency, throughput, and performance. Our focus is on identifying and applying the right tech to the unique problem in question. And we love using state-of-the-art technology but without getting caught up in every short-lived trend.

Our tools.
These are a few of our favourite things…

“I love being surrounded by colleagues that share the same level of passion as me. Geeking out with them over the latest industry topics, methods, and projects is always a highlight of my day. “

Julian Goede, Data Scientist
smartclip Europe

“Something I really appreciate about smartclip is the progressive and flexible work environment. Regardless of what pops up in life, they’re always understanding and accommodating — something I never take for granted.”

Tino Michael, Data Scientist
smartclip Europe

Join the fun.

Open roles on the team.

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Become a smartclipper in 6 steps.

1
Get in touch

Send us an application or contact our Talent Acquisition team for an informal chat to get to know each other.

2
Review

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may host an initial interview to get a better idea of who you are and what you are passionate about.

3
Interview (remote)

Join the hiring manager and recruiter in an interview to learn more about the role, and see if it’s a good match for all.

4
Final interview (in-person)
& challenge

Meet us on-site and take on a role-specific challenge — from a coding task to a role play — to get a feel for what it’s like to work together.

5
Decision & offer

Both you and our team reflect on the process, and ultimately determine whether we can envision working together. If you like us, and we like you, we’ll make it official. What are you waiting for? Join the team!

Spoil yourselfwith corporate perks.

Annual Offsite

Join us once a year for our flagship offsite — a chance to step away from the everyday, connect with fellow smartclippers, and celebrate together in style.

Anniversary Programme

We treasure every moment you spend with us, and when the days turn into years, we mark it with a little gift — even from your first year!

Corporate Benefits

Are you sporty, techy, adventurous, stylish, or nerdy? Whichever category you belong to, you can benefit from our numerous discount offerings and get up to 40% off your purchases.

Equipment

Work with the setup that suits you best, with your choice of Mac or Linux and access to the hardware, software, and tools you need.

Public Transport

Make your commute more affordable with a contribution toward your Deutschland-Ticket if you’re based in Germany.

Flexible Work Environment

Shape your work around what works best for you with adaptable core hours, remote work opportunities, and smart Fridays for an extra-long weekend when workload allows.

Gift Matching

Care for a good cause? We do too. When you donate to a charity, we’ll double your donations — up to €250.

Mental Health

When life happens or if you just want to talk to a mental health expert, we’ve got you covered in Cologne, Hamburg, or remotely wherever you are.

Professional Growth

Keep growing through smartweek, expert sessions, hackathons, online learning with Udacity and Coursera, and personalised coaching.

Referral
Programme

Get rewarded when you refer someone for one of our open roles and they get the job.

RTL+

As part of RTL Deutschland, you can enjoy all your favourite TV shows with free access to an RTL+ Premium account.

Social Day

Every year, you can take a fully paid day off to support a cause you care about — together with other smartclippers or alone, you decide.

Sports

We support a healthy lifestyle through various options such as gym reimbursement, urban sports club membership, or even leasing a bike. There’s definitely something for you.

Tech Stack

Build with a modern mix of technologies, including Node.js, C++, Java, Scala, Python, SQL, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Thank you Programme

Every six months, smartclippers can show gratitude and reward exceptional colleagues with a €100 bonus — all on us!

Hi, I’m Sarah, Head of Talent Acquisition at smartclip. 
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