Forward Deployed Engineer

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.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in 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

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