Software Engineer – New College Graduate at Sift in El Segundo, CA

Summary: 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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) Required Skills: Data structures, Algorithms, Distributed systems, Real-time data platforms Important Skills: Streaming tools, Databases, Frontend frameworks, DevOps practices, Web technologies, Infrastructure tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration, Communication skills Benefits: Equity, Benefits