Staff Data Engineer
Life360$166,500 - $245,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Data Infrastructure Software Engineer, Central Software at Boston Dynamics
Waltham, Minnesota, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Automation, LogisticsIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in delivering data infrastructure solutions to end-users
- Proven ability to design, develop, and optimize efficient ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and transformation (e.g., Apache Airflow)
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink, or similar distributed systems
- Expertise in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Experience with major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure, including services related to data storage, processing, and analytics
- Proficiency in Python
- Familiarity with Git version control and a comfortable working proficiency in a Linux development environment
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical areas
- Experience with C++ or Rust (additional)
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) (additional)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines using Apache Airflow and other big data technologies
- Optimize existing data systems for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate with machine learning engineers and other software engineers to respond to data needs and solve problems with data
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data availability, performance, and accuracy
- Monitor data quality and integrity, implementing processes for data validation and error handling
- Participate in code reviews, contributing to a high standard of code quality and best practices
- Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve our data platform
- Contribute to the overall architecture and strategy for data infrastructure
- Participate in our agile development process, coordinating work with others, identifying challenges, and communicating progress regularly
- Mentor and upskill peers and other contributors across the organization
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Data Infrastructure Software Engineer role?
The role requires 5+ years of professional experience in delivering data infrastructure solutions to end-users.
What key technical skills are needed for this position?
Key skills include proven ability with ETL/ELT pipelines like Apache Airflow, hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink, expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, experience with cloud providers like AWS, GCP or Azure, and proficiency in Python.
What does the company culture look like for the Central Software team?
The team is dynamic and collaborative, emphasizing learning new technologies, agile development processes, code reviews for high standards, mentoring peers, and regular communication of progress.
Is this position remote or does it require working in an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Boston Dynamics
Develops advanced robots for industrial applications
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics creates advanced robots that enhance human capabilities and safety, focusing on legged robots with high mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Their flagship products, Spot and Pick, are designed for commercial, industrial, and research applications, performing tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for humans. Spot, for example, is a 65-pound robot that can navigate complex terrains and avoid obstacles autonomously using built-in AI. Unlike many competitors, Boston Dynamics emphasizes responsible use of their robots, limiting sales to commercial and research clients and ensuring high-quality standards through domestic manufacturing. The company's goal is to improve safety and efficiency across various industries while exploring future consumer applications.
Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
$38.8MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Competition from affordable Chinese robotics could pressure market share and pricing.
Layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges impacting future innovation.
Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may lead to strategic misalignments.
Differentiation
Boston Dynamics excels in creating robots with advanced mobility and dexterity.
Their robots are designed for unstructured environments, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.
Spot and Atlas are pioneering robots in digital transformation and mobile manipulation.
Upsides
Collaboration with Toyota and Hyundai boosts AI-powered humanoid robot development.
Patent resolution with Ghost Robotics opens collaboration on robotics policy and technology.
AI advancements in Atlas position Boston Dynamics as a humanoid robot market leader.
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