Software Engineer - Data Engineering
CHAOS Industries builds distributed sensor networks that detect threats to warfighters, borders, and critical infrastructure. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design and build data systems that enable real-time data flow from sensor data to decision-makers, directly impacting threat detection and outcomes for defenders in the field. Responsibilities Design and build data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver sensor and operational data in real time Integrate data from diverse sources - radars, sensors, enterprise systems - into unified, queryable formats Build and maintain data infrastructure including real-time streaming, batch processing, and storage systems Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineers to ensure data flows support mission-critical workflows Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipeline performance for reliability and low latency Contribute to architectural decisions as the data platform evolves Work 3+ days per week from our San Francisco or Los Angeles office Skills 1-2 years of experience in software development, data engineering, or a related field Proficiency in Python and SQL Experience building or maintaining data pipelines, ETL workflows, or backend data services Familiarity with data modeling concepts and working with structured/unstructured data Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex data issues Experience with real-time data processing or streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark Streaming, Flink) Familiarity with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data platforms Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Background in defense, aerospace, or sensor systems (radar, EO/IR, EW) Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Familiarity with data warehousing solutions and NoSQL databases Benefits Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay) FSA HSA Life insurance Free daily lunch ‘No meeting Fridays’ Unlimited PTO Casual dress code Competitive base salaries Generous pre-IPO stock option grants Relocation assistance (coming soon!) annual bonuses Company Overview CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship CHAOS Industries has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.