Software Engineer – New College Graduate
Sift is redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated, offering engineers real-time observability into high-frequency telemetry. As a New College Graduate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of high-performance, scalable systems while learning from experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Contribute to the design and development of high-performance, scalable systems for data processing and visualization Build features for engineers to explore and act on millions of sensor data points Work closely with senior engineers in code reviews, design discussions, and product planning Learn best practices in distributed systems, DevOps, and frontend/backend development Help shape engineering culture, standards, and processes at an early-stage startup Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or another STEM discipline Strong coursework or project experience in data structures, algorithms, or data analysis Eagerness to learn large-scale distributed systems and real-time data platforms Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee in compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) / EAR (Export Administration Regulations) regulations Experience with streaming or data tools (Kafka, Flink, Spark, Beam) Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, Timescale, Druid, or similar) Exposure to frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript) Experience with DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, testing, monitoring) Benefits Equity Benefits Company Overview Sift offers transformative tools for machine creators to innovate at speed and scale. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in El Segundo, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is