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Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform at Helion | Everett, WA

HelionEverett, WA
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a strong background in software engineering, particularly in developing scalable data platforms. Proficiency in data pipeline design, cloud technologies, and data governance is essential. Familiarity with observability tools and collaborative teamwork is highly valued.

About the job

About Helion

Helion is a pioneering fusion power company located in Everett, WA, committed to constructing the world's first fusion power plant. Our mission is to provide an abundant supply of clean electricity for a sustainable future, ensuring reliable and affordable energy for all.

Since our inception in 2013, we have successfully secured over $1 billion in funding from notable investors including Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group, alongside new partners like SoftBank and Lightspeed. Our recent advancements with the Trenta prototype, which achieved 10,000 high-power pulses and plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius, have propelled us closer to operationalizing our next prototype, Polaris, on the journey to establishing the first fusion power facility.

This is an exciting moment to join Helion. You will confront significant challenges alongside a team that values urgency, rigor, ownership, and a steadfast commitment to transparency. Our shared goal is to revolutionize the energy landscape because the world cannot afford to wait.

Your Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the design, development, and operation of a scalable, secure, and efficient data platform that facilitates seamless data flows between internal and external systems. This platform will support various functions, including mechanical and electrical engineering, supply chain management, inventory, manufacturing, and finance. This high-impact role collaborates with a cross-functional team managing business-critical applications, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of multiple teams within the organization.

Your Tasks Include:

  • Creating and implementing large-scale batch and real-time data pipelines, ELT processes, data warehouses, and data lakes both on-premises and in the cloud.
  • Scaling our data platform to efficiently handle operational growth from millions of parts per year to millions per day.
  • Monitoring and refining the performance and reliability of data connections and their effects on upstream and downstream systems, utilizing top-tier observability tools.
  • Ensuring data quality and governance by managing metadata such as schemas, lineage, and access control.
  • Collaborating with software engineers, data analysts and scientists, engineering teams, leadership, and vendors to gather data requirements and implement effective solutions.
  • Staying abreast of emerging data technologies and recommending proven solutions that align with our strategic objectives.
  • Participating in on-call rotations to uphold our service level agreements with other teams.

About Helion

Helion is at the forefront of fusion energy innovation, working towards a sustainable energy future through groundbreaking technology. With substantial investment backing and a dynamic team, we are poised to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

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