Software Engineer - Data Engineering at CHAOS… · Hawthorne

Summary: CHAOS Industries builds distributed sensor networks that detect threats to warfighters and critical infrastructure. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design and build data systems that move sensor data in real time and support critical decision-making processes. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Python, SQL, Data pipelines Important Skills: Real-time processing, Cloud platforms, Containerization Nice-to-Have Skills: Data modeling, NoSQL databases, Problem-solving 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, Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, Relocation assistance, Annual bonuses