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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Software Engineer - **Company:** Sift - **Location:** Marina del Rey, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Information Engineering, Database Theory, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Influxdb, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Engineering Base - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c2198f49-81c3-4ac1-aea6-0fdd0190fae8 ## About the Role * 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., + 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, Google Cloud Platform, 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. ## Description Application 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., * 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 two months. We are open to relocating candidates to LA or working from our San Francisco office for the right candidate. * Ability to travel 10-15% required. Varies by location and customer needs. Sift headquarters is located in Los Angeles (Marina del Rey), and we work in a hybrid environment. 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