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Infrastructure Software Engineer

SiftSan Francisco, CA
On-site Full-time $150K/yr - $200K/yr

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Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions to enhance our expanding platform and customer base. Collaborate closely with software engineers to optimize application performance and reliability. Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues. Automate deployment processes and refine infrastructure management using contemporary DevOps tools and methodologies. Advance our backend architecture and infrastructure for both cloud and on-premise deployments. Work collaboratively with the team to set and prioritize our roadmap to maximize customer impact. Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Required Skills:3+ years of experience in distributed systems with a focus on designing and managing cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Practical experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms. A strong passion for constructing and operating developer productivity tools, frameworks, and other facets of platform engineering. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems. Understanding of automated testing best practices and frameworks to ensure software reliability through integration and performance testing.

About the job

At Sift, we are revolutionizing the way cutting-edge machines are constructed, tested, and managed. Our innovative platform provides engineers with real-time visibility into high-frequency telemetry, effectively removing bottlenecks and facilitating quicker, more dependable development.

Sift originated from our experience at SpaceX, contributing to projects like Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship, where the demands of scaling telemetry, debugging flight systems, and ensuring mission reliability necessitated a new kind of infrastructure. Founded by a talented team from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Sift is tailored for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are imperative.

As one of the pioneering engineers at Sift, your role will extend beyond just coding—you will play a crucial part in defining the architecture, shaping the product, and influencing the culture of a company dedicated to addressing real engineering challenges. If you're eager to take on intricate technical obstacles and build foundational systems that support complex machines from the ground up, we would love to connect with you.

About Sift

Sift is at the forefront of innovation in machine infrastructure, born from the expertise of engineers who have worked on groundbreaking projects at SpaceX. Our team consists of professionals from industry-leading companies like Google and Palantir, focused on creating scalable solutions for mission-critical applications.

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