Qualifications
In This Role, You'll:Design and implement a horizontally scalable platform capable of ingesting millions of hardware sensor data points per second. Develop robust and efficient database solutions to support real-time data reads and extensive analytics workloads. Lead innovations in data architecture by integrating the latest advancements in streaming and storage technologies, including cloud-native and diskless designs. Contribute to the establishment of engineering culture, standards, and processes. Collaborate closely with colleagues on architecture, design, code reviews, and scaling strategies. The Skillset You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field. Over 7 years of experience in backend, infrastructure, or data engineering roles. Practical experience with event-time-based stream processing or streaming SQL systems, utilizing tools such as Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, Beam, or similar technologies. Expertise in relational and time-series databases, such as PostgreSQL, Druid, Pinot, TimescaleDB, or equivalent systems. Experience with large-scale distributed systems or low-latency backend services, preferably developed in Go, Rust, or Python. Familiarity with DevOps and cloud infrastructure tools including Kubernetes, Prometheus, ArgoCD, and Terraform. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset in problem-solving.
About the job
At Sift, we are transforming the landscape of modern engineering by redefining how machines are constructed, tested, and operated. Our innovative platform empowers engineers with real-time insights into high-frequency telemetry data, effectively eliminating bottlenecks and accelerating the development process.
Sift originated from our groundbreaking work at SpaceX on projects such as Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship, where the need for scalable telemetry, robust debugging of flight systems, and unwavering mission reliability necessitated the creation of new infrastructure. Founded by a distinguished team hailing from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Sift is designed for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are paramount.
As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our data infrastructure. You won't merely be coding; you'll be instrumental in defining the core architecture and scaling our real-time telemetry platform from the ground up. You will tackle challenging backend systems tasked with ingesting, storing, and serving millions of high-frequency data points per second, facilitating rapid iteration cycles for some of the world's most advanced engineering teams.
About Sift
Sift is at the forefront of engineering innovation, providing a platform that allows engineers to gain unprecedented real-time visibility into telemetry data. Our solutions are built on the foundational experiences of our founders from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, ensuring that our infrastructure meets the most demanding needs of mission-critical systems.
