Launch Your Career in Engineering Operations with Smartly’s Launchpad Program!

Are you passionate about bringing order, clarity, and impact to complex technical environments? Smartly’s Launchpad Program is built for recent graduates who want to turn analytical thinking into real-world results. As a Launchpad in Engineering Operations, you’ll learn how to make engineering teams run smoothly — through smart processes, data-driven insights, and strong collaboration.

Over six months, you’ll get hands-on experience supporting our R&D organization, streamlining workflows, and helping leadership make better, faster decisions.

Here’s What You’ll Do at Smartly…

• Prepare and support recurring key meetings (e.g., community forums, demos) by structuring agendas, gathering inputs, and tracking follow-ups.
• Administer and improve the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, JPD) to keep our ways of working consistent and effective.
• Create, review, and maintain dashboards for leadership and teams to track delivery, quality, and operational health.
• Write and review SQL queries to ensure accuracy of reporting and support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with engineering managers, product operations, and leadership to streamline processes and surface insights.

Here’s What We’re Looking For…

• You’ve recently completed (or are about to complete) your degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence administration (dashboards, workflows, templates).
• Strong SQL skills for building and validating reports and dashboards.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prepare content and structure meetings effectively.
• Clear communicator who can work across teams and ensure alignment.
• A proactive mindset, always looking for ways to improve tools and processes.

Nice to Have…

• Familiarity with engineering metrics frameworks (DORA, SPACE, SLIs/SLOs).
• Experience with BI tools or data visualization (Looker, Tableau, etc.).
• Exposure to product or engineering operations environments.

Why You’ll Love Working at Smartly…

• Inclusive, global culture: Join a diverse team of 850+ Smartlies from over 60 countries.
• Real-world learning: Work closely with engineering and operations leaders on meaningful projects.
• Professional growth: Receive mentorship, feedback, and the chance to develop key skills that bridge business, data, and tech.
• Wellbeing matters: Comprehensive healthcare, mental health support, and a balanced hybrid work model.
• Total rewards: Competitive €3,000–€3,200 monthly base salary + lunch & wellness benefits.

Program Details

• Apply by: 30.10.2025
• Start date: January 2026 (full-time, 37.5h/week).
• Duration: 6 months, with the opportunity for a permanent role afterward.

How to Apply

Send us your resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait for the deadline!

👉 Ready to launch your career in Engineering Operations? Apply now and join Smartly’s Launchpad 2026 cohort!

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