Application Software Engineer

We Love AI Jobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sift is seeking an Application Software Engineer to adapt its telemetry platform for customer needs. You will build API integrations, onboard customers, and translate requirements into product feedback.

This hybrid, full-time role collaborates with product and engineering teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions for aerospace, autonomous systems, and energy customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software or data engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and REST APIs.
• Experience with data streaming or time-series databases (Kafka, InfluxDB) a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, data science, engineering, math, physics, or STEM.

Responsibilities

• Adapt Sift’s platform and build API integrations to solve customer challenges.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable feedback for product teams.
• Onboard and train customers, supporting data-driven onboarding.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Kafka

InfluxDB

SQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Data analysis

Visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or a STEM discipline

Tools

Kafka

InfluxDB

SQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

# Application Software EngineerSiftMarina Del Rey, CA (Hybrid)Full-time$125,000 – $175,000 / yearUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThe Application Software Engineer adapts Sift’s telemetry platform to customer needs by building custom solutions and integrations. The role is customer-facing and also involves onboarding, training, and sharing customer requirements with product and engineering teams.* Full-time* Hybrid* 2+ years* Bachelor’s Degree### Skills and expertisePythonREST APIsKafkaInfluxDBSQLAWSGCPAzure### Key responsibilities* Adapt Sift’s platform and build API integrations to solve customers’ technical challenges.* Translate customer requirements into feedback for product and engineering teams.* Support customer onboarding and training while building trusted technical partnerships.## How this job comparesCompared with 1,047 open mid-level engineering jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays $125K to $175K a year. The 452 open mid-level engineering jobs that publish US pay start at $138K on average, so this job starts about 10% lower.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 1,047 open mid-level engineering jobs at 274 companies.Remote work: This job is hybrid. 104 of the 1,047 mid-level engineering jobs (10%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The role focuses on customer implementations and integrations for Sift’s telemetry platform. Machine learning and AI applications are mentioned only as bonus experience, not as regular work.## Full descriptionAbout SiftSift is the data infrastructure platform for hardware engineering teams. Sift turns high-frequency telemetry into engineering insights for mission-critical systems. Teams use Sift to build and operate rockets, satellites, autonomous vehicles, energy systems, defense platforms, and more.Founded by former SpaceX engineers who built the tools behind Dragon and Starlink, Sift is building the data infrastructure to herald the AI era for physical systems.About the RoleApplication Software Engineers bridge the gap between Sift’s cutting-edge telemetry platform and our customers’ complex engineering challenges. In this role, you’ll work directly with customer teams 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.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. This is a rare opportunity to join an early-stage startup and directly impact the success of next-generation machines. You will report to the team's Lead and play a critical role in delivering value to our customers.In This Role, You’ll• 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.The Skillset You’ll Bring• 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.Bonus Points• 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.What We’re Looking For• Someone with a customer-first mindset who’s excited to solve real-world engineering problems in the field.• 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.Location & Travel