Senior/Staff Silicon Physical Design Engineer

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day. We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts. Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us. * Taking ownership and driving impact  * Being open to change and feedback * Being passionate about our mission and our customers.  YOUR MISSION We are seeking an experienced Senior Expert in Preowned Jewellery (Branded and Unbranded) to support our team of experts and jewellery sellers in Italy, contributing to the growth of Catawiki’s Jewellery auctions. WHAT YOU’LL DO * As a Catawiki expert, you will use your specialist knowledge, to be responsible for creating attractive auctions by evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our sellers. * Balanced with your knowledge and experience of the trade, you will review the lot titles, descriptions, pictures, and provide users with an estimated and realistic value based on this information. * One of our main focuses is to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard. We pride ourselves on being a unique, interactive platform so a professional, polite and courteous approach with our sellers is an absolutely essential attribute. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible. * To keep your own auctions attracting bidders, you will be regularly working with our sales department, to recruit and develop new sellers and diversify the selection of lots offered in your auctions. * Finally, you’ll also be working together with our marketing department to generate an increase of potential bidder attention at your auction. WHAT YOU'LL BRING * A Gemmology Diploma from one of the schools recognised by the FEEG or GIA; * 5–10 years’ experience in the jewellery, diamonds or precious stones trade with knowledge of the market and the ability to perform gemmological and authentication tests; * Project management capabilities, with proven experience partnering closely with other cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives; * Good grasp of market prices and understanding of jewellery second-hand market and B2B and B2C jewellery market dynamics; * Experience in appraising and assessing jewellery; * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions; * Extensive trade knowledge with a network of potential sellers and experts in your field; * A real team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills; * Proficiency in computer tools used for data analysis, reporting and presentations For example Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides; * The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users; * Fluent English language skills; Italian is a plus. WHERE YOU’LL BE  This is a 100% remote role based in Italy. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US * Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business. * Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression. * A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work. * Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location. OUR OFFICES AND WAY OF WORKING Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based. INTERESTED? Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This is a permanent full-time remote opportunity for those based in Italy. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.   As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.   About the Senior Golang Engineer role As a Senior Engineer at Nearform your main task will be designing & building applications using Golang. However as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include: * Supporting component design, development and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team. * Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment. * Designing and implementing data storage solutions. * Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability. * Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them.  * Assisting with the analysis of client requirements. * Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery. * Collaborating with client teams. What we are looking for in this person: * Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years’ commercial experience. * Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment. * Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions. * Deep knowledge and experience with Golang. * Experience with Next.js * Strong AI in SDLC skills * Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git. * Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end to end testing. * Practical and real world experience working with databases and cloud environments. * Experience with automation, CI and CD. * Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Professional proficiency in English.   Benefits & Perks: * Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.  * Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!  * Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 28 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more. * Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join. * Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 you can use to upskill yourself. * Healthcare - Health insurance is provided for under the applicable national collective labor agreement (CCNL) and may be through the Fondo Est or QuAS. * Pension & Insurances - We provide state pension + private pension with a match up to 1.55%, and Death in Service cover for peace of mind.   Our Interview Process * Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom) A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your Golang expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project   READY TO JOIN US? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity, and excellence.  If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.   Our salary range starts from €60,000 + bonus & benefits and will be discussed during the initial interview based on your experience.