Company Description Start Attractor is a non-profit foundation based in Pisa that brings together universities, industry partners, and local institutions to accelerate innovation with measurable impact. It acts as an international innovation catalyst, connecting companies, startups, and research groups in fields such as DeepTech, AI, biotech, paper & packaging, and fintech. Promoted by the University of Pisa with partners including Sofidel, Todisco Group, and Banco Fiorentino, the foundation is deeply embedded in the Tuscany innovation ecosystem. Start Attractor offers structured programs, training, and shared learning experiences to help innovation-driven organizations and talent de-risk technology, validate markets, and scale internationally. Through events, mentorship, and access to labs and industrial partners, it supports founders, intrapreneurs, and researchers at every stage of their journey.
Scope
The Scientific Developer – Data Engineer will work on digitalization processes in the paper-making industry (with a focus on tissue, hygiene products and related processes).



The role will work 66% of the time at the industry premises and 33% of the time at Start Attractor.
The role supports Start Attractor in: translating industrial needs (from partners and clients) into R&D; and innovation projects; identifying and adapting scientific and technological solutions; supporting the design, modeling, execution, and validation of experiments, pilot trials, and prototype development.
The role with our industrial partner will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and evolving data acquisition, integration, transformation, and orchestration pipelines from corporate and manufacturing systems. This role will contribute to the development and evolution of the company’s Data Platform and the data components supporting the company’s Agent Platform, working closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure data reliability, scalability, quality, and availa

📌 New Scientific Developer (Pisa)
🏢 Fondazione Start Attractor
📍 Pisa