[Remote] Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shift5 is building the data platform for onboard operational technology (OT). They are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data processing, storage, and integration pipelines while collaborating with a team of engineers and product managers to create impactful data products.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain robust, scalable batch and streaming data processing, storage, and integration pipelinesInterpret requirements and design specifications, taking full ownership of building features from the ground upWrite clean, well-documented, scalable, extensible, and testable code to ensure application quality and maintainabilityPartner with data scientists and engineers to create semantic data models representing complex vehicular systems, and integrate applications cleanly across other Shift5 componentryBuild scalable data products for data scientists, transportation engineers, and executives to drive insights and decision-makingCreate efficient, reliable, cost-effective, dynamically scalable, and observable solutions utilizing AWS cloud servicesAnalyze complex data sets to create data ontologies, verify data quality/integrity, and ensure data accuracy throughout pipelinesSupport the design process and occasionally travel to customer sites (estimated a few times per year) to collaborate with Field Engineers on data integration and deploymentSkills2+ years of software/data engineering experience with a deep understanding of software engineering practices and concepts2+ years of experience with a major programming language (GoLang, Java, or Python)2+ years of relational database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.) alongside 2+ years of experience with Big Data (Hadoop, Spark) and Data Modeling2+ years of experience with containerization and cloud services (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud monitoring toolsExpertise with batch and streaming data pipelines using technologies such as Apache Airflow or BenthosFamiliarity with modern data stack components including data ingestion, transformation, and orchestrationU.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a security clearanceExperience and understanding of data lakes/warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift)Proficiency with CI/CD, source control, design reviews, and integrating observable practicesWillingness to travel occasionally to customer and partner sites to support field integration and deployment effortsBenefitsBonus program and equity in a fast-growing startupCompetitive salary and stock options in a fast-growing startupEmployer-paid medical, dental and vision coverageHealth Savings Account with annual employer contributionsLife InsuranceUncapped paid time off policyFlexible work & remote work policyTax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)Company OverviewShift5 is a cybersecurity company that provides hardware and software solutions to defend operational technology (OT) platforms. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://shift5.io/.