We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Paris office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis and MATLAB to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 3 to 6 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis and MATLAB. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Pioneer Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer at Pioneer Ventures, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
What we're looking for
3-6 years of professional experience in a Systems Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis and MATLAB
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Pioneer Ventures, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering