Forward Deployed Engineer

About Sift Sift 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 Role Forward Deployed 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 our Forward Deployed Engineering Lead and play a critical role in delivering value to our customers. In This Role, You’ll Partner w [... source excerpt omitted ...] heir 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 [... source excerpt omitted ...] 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 Sift’s headquarters is in Marina Del Rey, CA (Next to LAX). We collaborate in person four times a week—Monday through Thursday—and come together for a full week every quarter. We are open