Application Software Engineer

About the role

Sift is the data infrastructure platform for hardware engineering teams. Sift turns high-frequency telemetry into engineering insights for mission-critical systems. Teams use Sift to build and operate rockets, satellites, autonomous vehicles, energy systems, defense platforms, and more. Founded by former SpaceX engineers who built the tools behind Dragon and Starlink, Sift is building the data infrastructure to herald the AI era for physical systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand their technical challenges and adapt Sift’s platform to meet their specific needs.
• Develop custom solutions and integrations using Sift APIs to solve customer problems.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable feedback for product and engineering teams.
• Create and maintain integrations with common engineering tools to enhance customer workflows.
• Prepare materials and assist in technical onboarding and training sessions for customer teams.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with customers, acting as a technical partner and advocate.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with REST APIs.
• Basic understanding of data analysis and visualization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Passion for aerospace, autonomous systems, or advanced engineering applications.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or a STEM discipline.
• Bonus points for experience in aerospace systems, satellite operations, or autonomous vehicle development.
• Experience with data streaming technologies or time-series databases (e.g., Kafka, InfluxDB).
• SQL and database concepts.
• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Software integration challenges in complex systems.
• Machine learning or AI applications in engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.

Qualifications

• Passionate about solving real-world engineering problems in the field.
• Thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly to evolving customer needs.
• A collaborative team player who can work effectively with customers, engineers, and go-to-market teams to drive impact.

Skills

• Customer-first mindset.
• Technical expertise in software engineering and data engineering.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Passion for aerospace, autonomous systems, or advanced engineering applications.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a startup environment.

Benefits

Variability based on experience and performance.

Pay

$125,000 - $175,000 per year.

Schedule

Hybrid remote and in-person work. Collaborates in person 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday) and comes together for a full week every quarter at our HQ in LA.

Location & Travel

This role is located in San Francisco, CA. Ability to travel 10-15% required. Varies by location and customer needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.