# Software Engineer

**Company:** [Baton](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/baton)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Data Engineering
**Salary:** $162k – $216k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, SQL, real-time data systems, Event-Driven Architecture, data streaming, Data Pipelines, relational table modeling, data ingestion, big data technologies, Data Analytics, API Development
**Posted:** 2026-06-30

> Build and own a near real-time data streaming and messaging platform for a logistics company. Design event-driven data pipelines, ingestion, processing, models, and APIs; requires advanced Python, SQL optimization, and real-time data systems experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and maintain a robust data streaming and messaging architecture.
- Own the near real-time data streaming platform.
- Act as a technical liaison to ensure alignment of data strategies with business goals.
- Take charge of the entire data landscape, encompassing near real-time data ingestion, sophisticated processing, and efficient data consumption strategies.
- Collaborate closely with data stakeholders to simplify and solve complex data challenges, transforming them into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain data pipelines, enhance data models, and refine API layers.

## Required Qualifications
**Data Systems Expertise**
- Experience with real-time data systems.
- Relational table modeling and event-driven pipeline architecture.
- Working familiarity with SQL: Query Performance Analysis, Optimization, and Construction.

**Python Proficiency**
- Advanced proficiency coding in Python.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3-5 years of Software Engineering experience, with a preference for backgrounds in event-driven architecture or real-time data streaming.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in the freight and logistics industry, with a keen understanding of its data-driven challenges and opportunities.
- Strong foundation in data analytics and big data technologies, with the ability to leverage these skills to drive insights and operational efficiencies.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary: $162000 - $216000 (annual base; total compensation includes LTI package, annual company performance bonuses, Long Term Cash Incentive Plan).
- Annual Company Bonus.
- Long Term Cash Incentive Plan.
- 401k with Matching.
- Hybrid Work Schedule.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount to market value).
- Collaborative, Tech-Forward office environment.

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