Staff Software Engineer - Data at Siftstack | San Francisco

About the Role Siftstack is seeking a Software Engineering Manager (Data) in San Francisco. This leader will guide a skilled team of engineers focused on building data solutions. The role involves setting engineering strategy, overseeing software quality, and supporting a culture that values innovation and high standards. What You Will Do Lead and mentor a team of data engineers Shape and drive the engineering approach for data projects Oversee delivery of reliable, high-quality software Encourage new ideas and continuous improvement within the team Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

At Siftstack, we are revolutionizing the way advanced machines are constructed, tested, and managed. Our innovative platform provides engineers with real-time visibility into high-frequency telemetry, removing obstacles and facilitating quicker and more dependable development.Siftstack emerged from our extensive experience at SpaceX working on projects such as Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship, where the challenges of scaling telemetry, debugging flight systems, and ensuring mission reliability necessitated the creation of groundbreaking infrastructure. Founded by a team with backgrounds in SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Siftstack is engineered for mission-critical systems where accuracy and scalability are essential.As a pivotal engineer focused on our data infrastructure, you will not only write code but also shape core architecture and contribute to scaling a real-time telemetry platform from the ground up. You will tackle intricate backend systems designed to capture, store, and serve millions of high-frequency data points per second, accelerating iteration cycles for some of the most advanced engineering teams globally.

At Siftstack, we are revolutionizing the development, testing, and operation of modern machines. Our innovative platform empowers engineers with real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry, effectively eliminating bottlenecks and facilitating faster, more dependable development.Founded by a team of experts from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Siftstack was inspired by our experience with pioneering projects like Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship. Our mission-critical infrastructure is designed for precision and scalability, meeting the highest demands of reliability in engineering.As an early-stage engineer at Siftstack, you will not only write code, but you will also play a pivotal role in defining our architecture, shaping our product, and cultivating a culture focused on addressing real engineering challenges. If you thrive on tackling complex technical problems and want to build foundational systems that support intricate machines, we'd love to hear from you.

About Siftstack Siftstack builds core infrastructure for engineering teams designing, testing, and operating complex machines. The platform delivers real-time observability for high-frequency telemetry, helping engineers debug issues quickly, spot failures early, and maintain reliable operations where precision matters most. The founding team brings experience from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, with backgrounds in projects like Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship. Siftstack’s technology supports organizations in aerospace, defense, robotics, energy, and industrial sectors, fields where speed and dependability are essential. Role Overview: Enterprise Account Executive The Enterprise Account Executive leads technical sales cycles with engineering teams working on advanced systems. This role partners with Solutions Engineering, Product Management, and leadership to find new opportunities, guide technical evaluations, and close deals that make a real impact for engineering customers. Siftstack looks for someone who thrives on selling technical products, enjoys working directly with engineers, and wants to shape the go-to-market approach of a growing company. What You Will Do Drive New Customer Acquisition Find and develop new business with engineering-driven organizations across the United States. Reach out to target accounts and build relationships with both technical and executive contacts. Create account strategies and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities. Lead Technical Sales Cycles Run discovery sessions to understand system architecture, telemetry needs, and engineering pain points. Work with Solutions Engineering and Product teams to support technical assessments and pilot projects. Define success criteria and guide evaluations toward clear technical and business goals. Close High-Value Deals Manage deals from first contact through contract signing. Align technical validation with commercial buying processes. Handle procurement steps to ensure deals close successfully. Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

About SiftstackSiftstack is an innovative data visualization and infrastructure platform that empowers the brightest engineers to construct the hardware of tomorrow. We simplify complex telemetry data, enabling our clients—engineers at the forefront of aerospace, robotics, transportation, and defense—to push the limits of what’s possible. With Siftstack, they gain the insights they need to accelerate their groundbreaking projects.In the realm of engineering, merely having access to vast amounts of data doesn’t guarantee accelerated progress. It’s the right tools that transform raw data into actionable insights, and that’s precisely what we provide.This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to advancements in science and technology. If you’re ready to embrace the challenge, we want to hear from you.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Product Designer to join our Design team at Siftstack. You will take ownership of essential user experiences on our platform, conducting user research, designing interactions, and creating interactive prototypes that engineers will depend on daily to monitor complex telemetry from advanced hardware systems.This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role where you will collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering throughout the entire product development process—from initial problem identification to the final product launch—using our design system as your foundation while also enhancing it. We are looking for someone who thinks systemically yet is attentive to the finer details and is genuinely enthusiastic about the possibilities that hybrid AI design workflows offer. A willingness to engage directly with users in their environments, such as a spacecraft cleanroom, is essential. If this aligns with your passion, let’s connect!Key ResponsibilitiesConduct user research, including on-site visits, to deeply understand the needs and workflows of advanced hardware engineers.Design core interactions and workflows across Siftstack’s platform.Collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering throughout the product lifecycle, from defining problems to delivering features.Utilize and enhance our Figma-based design system to create new components and patterns that address real customer challenges and improve engineering efficiency.Adopt hybrid AI design workflows to rapidly explore ideas, iterate swiftly, and produce high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced startup environment.

At Sift, we're revolutionizing the way modern machines are constructed, tested, and managed. Our innovative platform provides engineers with real-time insights into high-frequency telemetry, effectively removing bottlenecks and facilitating quicker, more reliable development processes.Sift originated from our work at SpaceX, where we tackled projects like Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship. The need for scalable telemetry, efficient debugging of flight systems, and guaranteed mission reliability pushed us to create new infrastructure. Founded by a team of experts from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Sift is designed for mission-critical applications where accuracy and scalability are paramount.As an early engineer at Sift, your role extends beyond merely coding; you will define the architecture, shape the product, and influence the company's culture focused on addressing significant engineering challenges. If you seek complex technical problems and the chance to build foundational systems for sophisticated machinery from the ground up, we want to connect with you.

At Sift, we are revolutionizing the development, testing, and operational processes of modern machines. Our innovative platform empowers engineers with real-time insights into high-frequency telemetry, effectively removing bottlenecks and facilitating rapid, reliable development.Originating from our experiences at SpaceX, where we contributed to projects like Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship, Sift was founded by a team of experts from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir. Our platform is meticulously designed for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are paramount.As an early member of the engineering team at Sift, you will not only write code but also play a pivotal role in defining the architecture, shaping the product, and cultivating a company culture dedicated to solving significant engineering challenges. If you seek complex technical problems and the chance to construct foundational systems that support intricate machines, we would love to connect with you.

At Siftstack, we are revolutionizing the development, testing, and operation of modern machines. Our innovative platform provides engineers with real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry, effectively removing bottlenecks and accelerating the development process.Emerging from our groundbreaking work at SpaceX on projects including Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship, Siftstack was founded by an exceptional team with experience from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir. We are dedicated to building mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are essential.As a senior engineer at Siftstack, you will not just write code; you will have a significant role in shaping the architecture, guiding the product's evolution, and influencing the culture of a company that tackles real engineering challenges. If you are eager to face complex technical issues and contribute to foundational systems for innovative machines, we want to connect with you.

P-150 At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems, ranging from security threat detection to the development of cancer treatments. We achieve this by creating and managing the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our clients to concentrate on the high-value challenges central to their missions. Founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark™, Databricks has evolved from a modest office in Berkeley, California, to a global enterprise with over 1000 employees. Our platform is trusted by thousands of organizations, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, establishing us as one of the fastest-growing SaaS firms worldwide. Our engineering teams design and develop highly technical products that meet significant real-world needs. We continually push the limits of data and AI technology while maintaining the resilience, security, and scalability essential for our customers' success on our platform. We operate one of the largest-scale software platforms, comprising millions of virtual machines that generate terabytes of logs and process exabytes of data daily. Given our scale, we frequently encounter cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and our software must effectively shield our customers from any disruptions. As a Software Engineer focused on backend development, you will collaborate closely with your team and product management to prioritize, design, implement, test, and operate microservices for the Databricks platform and products. This role includes writing software in Scala/Java, building data pipelines using Apache Spark™ and Apache Kafka, integrating with third-party applications, and interacting with cloud APIs such as AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, and Terraform. Below are examples of teams you can join: Data Science and Machine Learning Infrastructure: Develop services and infrastructure that bridge the gap between machine learning and distributed systems. Our technology supports flagship collaborative workspaces, notebooks, IDE integrations, and project management tools. We also facilitate large-scale machine learning through environment management, distributed training, and lifecycle management via MLflow. Compute Fabric: Construct the resource management infrastructure that supports all big data and machine learning workloads on the Databricks platform in a robust, flexible, secure, and cloud-agnostic manner. This software oversees millions of virtual machines.

Join our dynamic team at rillet as a Staff Software Engineer. We are looking for a talented engineer who is passionate about building innovative solutions and driving impactful projects. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications that meet the needs of our customers.If you have a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Ironclad stands at the forefront of the AI contracting revolution, seamlessly converting agreements into valuable assets. Our platform accelerates contract workflows, delivers instant insights, and empowers teams to drive their work forward—all while keeping you in control. Whether you're engaged in buying or selling, Ironclad streamlines the entire process on a singular, intelligent platform, giving leaders the visibility they need to stay ahead. Esteemed organizations such as OpenAI, the World Health Organization, and the Associated Press rely on Ironclad to expedite their operations.Our commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed; we are regularly lauded as an industry leader, recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave and the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Lifecycle Management. Additionally, we have been honored as a Fortune Great Place to Work and listed among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Workplaces. Ironclad has also earned a spot on Forbes’ AI 50 and Business Insider’s list of Companies to Bet Your Career On. We are supported by top-tier investors including Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, BOND, and Franklin Templeton. For further details, visit www.ironcladapp.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.This position is hybrid, requiring in-office attendance at least twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for collaboration and engagement, with potential additional days for team or company events.Engineering at IroncladIn the capacity of Staff Software Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, product, design, and go-to-market efforts to identify impactful challenges and craft, develop, and deploy innovative solutions. You will be instrumental in shaping a platform that enables legal teams and business partners to excel at scale. As we usher a time-honored profession into the digital era, your contributions will define the future of contracting.We invite seasoned engineers from diverse backgrounds who possess robust coding skills and a proven history of delivering thoughtful, reliable products. Join our collaborative, ego-free team that values mutual learning, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive, supportive work environment. If our mission resonates with you and you are eager to help create a product that legal and business teams cherish, we would love to connect!

Role overview The Staff Software Engineer position at GoFundMe centers on building and enhancing the technology that powers the fundraising platform. Based in San Francisco, this role plays a key part in shaping how millions of people use GoFundMe to support causes and personal projects. The work has a direct impact on user experience and platform reliability. What you will do Design, develop, and improve essential features of the GoFundMe platform Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver solutions Help ensure a smooth and dependable experience for everyone using GoFundMe

Join Crusoe as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Networking. In this critical role, you will design and implement innovative software solutions that enhance our networking infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability, ensuring that our services run efficiently and securely.

About UsAt Sydecar, we are on a transformative mission to redefine private markets, striving for accessibility, transparency, and liquidity. Our innovative approach is reshaping how investment vehicles are crafted and executed.We pride ourselves not just as a platform, but as a trusted partner in venture capital. Our commitment lies in simplifying and standardizing private investment experiences, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future.Our platform is engineered for optimal efficiency, managing essential tasks such as banking automation, compliance assurance, contract handling, tax management, and meticulous reporting. This allows our investors to focus on what truly matters: forging valuable deals and cultivating impactful relationships.Join us at Sydecar as we lead the revolution in private investing.Location: San Francisco (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)About Our Engineering TeamsWe are expanding across various teams and are eager to align engineers with roles that resonate with their passions and strengths. Whether your expertise lies in full stack, front-end, or back-end development, we offer opportunities tailored to your skills and career aspirations.Our Technology StackFrontend: TypeScript and React in a mono-repo structureBackend: TypeScript, utilizing NestJS and PrismaDatabase: PostgreSQLTesting & Code Quality: Jest with ESLint/Prettier for linting and auto-formattingDesign: Wireframes and prototypes developed in FigmaInfrastructure: Managed as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with TerraformYour RoleAs a Staff Software Engineer, you embody the pinnacle of our engineering organization. You’re adept at leading large project teams and tackling intricate projects that few can manage. Your awareness of business and organizational dynamics empowers you to define quarterly technology strategies and spearhead their execution across the organization, enhancing the quality, functionality, and potential of Sydecar's core product. You are primarily a Product Engineer, dedicated to improving the experiences of deal organizers and investors.

About the Role Crusoe is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on building high-performance software applications that support the company’s technology initiatives. What You Will Do Design and develop software applications with an emphasis on performance and reliability Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs Contribute technical expertise to key projects and code reviews Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

Join Our Mission-Driven Team at PayJoyAt PayJoy, we are committed to revolutionizing credit access for underserved communities in emerging markets, enabling them to achieve financial independence and prosperity. Our innovative secured credit technology serves as a gateway for new customers to engage with the credit system, providing them with opportunities through point-of-sale financing and credit cards. Our solutions empower our clients as micro-entrepreneurs and offer a safety net during challenging times. With advanced machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we proudly serve over 18 million customers and maintain a strong profitability trajectory for sustainable growth.About the RoleAs a Staff Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our data infrastructure is robust, scalable, and secure. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining real-time and batch processing systems, developing a data strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring data integrity and security, optimizing database performance, automating workflows for enhanced efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams to uphold best practices in data management.

About LindyAt Lindy, we're on a mission to create an AI assistant designed for everyone — not just the tech-savvy or the builders, but for those who simply want to reclaim their time. The Lindy Assistant seamlessly integrates into iMessage, managing emails, calendars, and meetings with just a two-minute setup. We are crafting the essential bridge between powerful AI technology and the everyday lives of real people.The RoleAs a Staff Software Engineer, you will take charge of high-impact projects from inception to production in a dynamic environment where engineers prioritize creating exceptional products. Collaborating within a small, highly autonomous team, you'll be shipping updates multiple times a day. This position is perfect for someone driven by intrinsic motivation to build, who prioritizes speed without compromising quality, and who measures success by the impact of their work in production.

Join Asana as a Staff Software Engineer in our innovative AI Studio. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in software engineering to drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions that empower teams to work more efficiently. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of our product offerings.

About SemgrepSemgrep is at the forefront of code security, empowering developers to innovate seamlessly. Our platform enables teams to identify, flag, and resolve genuine issues before deployment, all while leveraging an adaptive security framework that evolves as developers code. Semgrep integrates security into the development process without hindering productivity, offering developers the autonomy to work efficiently while ensuring security teams maintain oversight, control, and assurance. With advanced AI capabilities that minimize false positives and prioritize actionable vulnerabilities, we have earned the trust of 95% of security reviewers across over 6 million findings. Semgrep is committed to achieving zero false positives, significantly reducing the workload for AppSec teams by enabling them to triage 80% fewer false alerts across both Code and Supply Chain, effectively managing their backlog.Founded in San Francisco and supported by prominent investors such as Menlo Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sequoia Capital, Semgrep has been recognized by Gartner in the Application Security Testing sector and is trusted by leading organizations including Snowflake, Dropbox, and Figma. Discover more at semgrep.dev.About the RoleAs a Staff Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain robust backend and infrastructure systems, ensuring a fast and reliable experience for our users. You will collaborate closely with fellow engineers to develop the APIs, data models, and services that drive Semgrep’s products at scale. A solid understanding of databases, query optimization, and distributed systems is essential, along with experience in integrating third-party solutions into existing codebases.Our technology stack includes TypeScript and React for the frontend, while the backend is powered by Python, Flask, and SQLAlchemy, all deployed through Kubernetes and hosted on AWS. Prior experience with these technologies is preferred, but a willingness to learn is equally valued!This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of in-office presence 3 or more days a week in our San Francisco, New York, Boston, or Denver offices, depending on your team. Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates.CompensationThe estimated annual salary range for this position is between $202,000 and $238,000 USD. The actual salary will be based on various factors, including job-related skills, relevant experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and market data. In addition to the base salary, total compensation may include equity, variable compensation, and benefits. We consider equity a vital part of our overall compensation package.