
Descartes & Mauss is a StraTech: an AI-based SaaS platform automating the Strategic Planning process. D&M solutions model the future to build critical paths for companies to take better decisions, faster. By combining advanced data modeling with the latest AI capabilities, D&M helps companies make their next best move.

Descartes & Mauss is a StraTech: an AI-based SaaS platform automating the Strategic Planning process. D&M solutions model the future to build critical paths for companies to take better decisions, faster. By combining advanced data modeling with the latest AI capabilities, D&M helps companies make their next best move.
What they do: AI-first SaaS platform automating strategic planning, scenario planning and decision-making
Founded / launch: 2021
Headquarters / offices: Registered in Paris; offices in Paris, London, and New York
Latest raise: Seed €5.5M (June 2024) — Elaia Partners & Polytechnique Ventures
Team size (approx.): 46 employees
Leadership: Maurice N'Diaye (CEO & Founder); Yannis Kavounis (CCO & Co-founder); Thomas Decerisy (COO & Co-founder)
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Strategic planning, scenario planning, decision support and strategic foresight for enterprises
2021
Software Development
€5.5M
“Backed in seed by Elaia Partners and Polytechnique Ventures”
Job description
Role overview:
We’re looking for a mid–senior Data Engineer (4–6 years of experience) who can take ownership across data architecture, ML/GenAI pipeline PoC-to-Production, and backend integrations.
You’ll play a key role in turning experimental models into reliable product features, shaping the data platform, and raising engineering quality across the team.
You’ll report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with our Data Science team, supporting them in taking research-grade pipelines into a production-ready environment.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys both building and improving systems end-to-end: data, backend, infrastructure, and everything in between.
In 2024, we raised €5.5 million from Elaia and Polytechnique Ventures to accelerate our mission.
As a Database Engineer, you will work on:
You don’t need to know everything on day one — but experience with most of these is expected:
Preferred experience
Recruitment process
D&M celebrates diversity and inclusion.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
D&M believes diversity drives innovation and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, if you’re excited about the role, we encourage you to go for it—you could be exactly who we need to help us create something amazing together!