# Forward Deployed Engineer

**Company:** [Siftstack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/siftstack)
**Location:** Marina Del Rey, CA, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $125k – $175k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Python, REST APIs, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, SQL, Kafka, Influxdb, AWS, GCP, Azure, Machine Learning
**Posted:** 2026-07-29

> Forward Deployed Engineer partnering directly with customers in aerospace, autonomous systems, and hardware engineering to adapt Sift's telemetry platform, build custom integrations and solutions using Python and APIs, translate feedback to product teams, and drive onboarding while traveling 10-15%.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Partner with customers to understand their technical challenges and adapt Sift’s platform to meet their specific needs.
- Develop custom solutions and integrations using Sift APIs to solve customer problems.
- Translate customer requirements into actionable feedback for product and engineering teams.
- Create and maintain integrations with common engineering tools to enhance customer workflows.
- Prepare materials and assist in technical onboarding and training sessions for customer teams.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with customers, acting as a technical partner and advocate.

## Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering.
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with REST APIs.
- Basic understanding of data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Passion for aerospace, autonomous systems, or advanced engineering applications.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or a STEM discipline.
- Ability to travel 10-15% required.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in any of the following:
  - Aerospace systems, satellite operations, or autonomous vehicle development.
  - Data streaming technologies or time-series databases (e.g., Kafka, InfluxDB).
  - SQL and database concepts.
  - Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  - Software integration challenges in complex systems.
  - Machine learning or AI applications in engineering.
  - Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $125,000 - $175,000 per year.
- Plus equity and benefits.

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