Senior Software Engineer

Sift Stack, Inc. is revolutionizing the way modern machines are built, tested, and operated through their innovative platform that provides real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry. Born from the founders' experience at SpaceX working on critical projects like Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship, Sift addresses the complex challenges of scaling telemetry, debugging flight systems, and ensuring mission reliability.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Sift, you'll be joining an early-stage team where your impact will extend beyond coding. You'll have the opportunity to shape the architecture, define the product direction, and influence the company culture. The role involves building a sophisticated data platform for hardware engineering, working with cutting-edge technologies including React, TypeScript, Go, and various data processing tools like Kafka and Flink.

The position offers a competitive compensation package of $157,000 - $198,000 per year, plus equity and benefits. The team operates on a hybrid work model from their El Segundo location, with in-person collaboration twice weekly. This arrangement allows for crucial face-to-face interaction with hardware companies in the LA area, from autonomous vehicle manufacturers to spacecraft developers.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of relevant experience, strong technical skills in distributed systems or web applications, and the ability to thrive in an ambitious, fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for someone who is excited about solving complex technical challenges and building foundational systems for mission-critical applications from the ground up.