Software Engineer, Full Stack

Sift

El Segundo, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

140k-180k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Sift, we are redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated through our platform that provides engineers with real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry. Founded by a team from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Sift focuses on mission-critical systems requiring precision and scalability. As an early engineer, you will help define the architecture, shape the product, and influence the company's culture while solving complex engineering problems and building foundational systems supporting complex machines from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain full stack features across our web application and data processing backend for complex telemetry data
Create intuitive user interfaces for data exploration while optimizing for large real-time datasets
Implement efficient APIs and data access patterns for real-time data streaming
Collaborate with data platform and frontend teams on service design and implementation
Write clean, maintainable code and participate in technical design discussions

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development
Experience building production applications with technologies like React, NextJS, TypeScript, Go, Rust, and Python
Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, e.g., PostgreSQL, Druid, Pinot, Timescale, or similar
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

Experience with technical visualization tools (WebGL, D3.js, Apache ECharts) and time-series data
Knowledge of WebAssembly and browser-based computation
Background in scientific computing or technical data visualization
Experience building tools for technical users (dashboards, data-editing environments)
Built and launched side projects with consistent usage traffic

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder due to ITAR/EAR compliance requirements

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000 per year
Plus equity and benefits

Working at Sift

Sift is a customer-centric company that values close collaboration, with team members working in person twice a week in El Segundo, LA. The company works closely with hardware companies building autonomous vehicles and spacecraft, emphasizing the importance of being nearby for site visits and collaboration.

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