Application Software Engineer

Join Sift, an early-stage startup revolutionizing the telemetry platform for next-generation machines. As an Application Software Engineer, you'll work directly with customers to adapt Sift's capabilities to their needs, build custom solutions, and foster deep partnerships. You'll collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate customer requirements into actionable insights, ensuring our platform evolves to meet real-world demands. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in industries like aerospace, autonomous systems, and renewable energy.

• 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.
• We’re looking for an engineer who thrives in dynamic, customer-facing environments and is passionate about industries like aerospace, autonomous systems, and renewable energy
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering
• Basic understanding of data analysis and visualization techniques
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with REST APIs
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or a STEM discipline
• 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
• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Someone with a customer-first mindset who’s excited to solve real-world engineering problems in the field
• Aerospace systems, satellite operations, or autonomous vehicle development
• Machine learning or AI applications in engineering
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• SQL and database concepts
• Data streaming technologies or time-series databases (e.g., Kafka, InfluxDB)
• Software integration challenges in complex systems
• An engineer who thrives in ambiguity and can adapt quickly to evolving customer needs
• A collaborative team player who can work effectively with customers, engineers, and go-to-market teams to drive impact
• You must be willing and able to work from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area or travel to customer sites Monday through Thursday due to the nature and business needs of the role