Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Sensata

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Geospatial AI, Construction, Engineering, Critical InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

  • Significant experience with data-oriented web applications
  • Deep understanding of data modeling with proven expertise in a relational DB (e.g. PostgreSQL): Schema design and migrations, Indexing strategies and query optimisation, Transaction management
  • Strong expertise in Go for building scalable production systems, including the use of Protocol Buffers for defining service contracts
  • Experience with AWS (ECS/Fargate, S3, Cloudfront) or other leading cloud vendor to design cost-efficient, reliable infrastructure
  • Keen eye for detail, promote high standards, and have strong opinions but strike the right level of pragmatism
  • Conviction to drive changes you believe in while staying grounded in team outcomes, working autonomously but openly and pitching in wherever the work is needed
  • Actively mentored others on technical and operational matters, raising the bar and ensuring sustainable ways of working
  • 5+ years commercial development experience, demonstrating ability to build, test, and ship reliable code
  • Bonus: Side-projects or participation in open source projects in a related field
  • Bonus: Prior work in geospatial

Responsibilities

  • Design and build the underlying model that makes 2D/3D/4D spatial data actionable — be that handling relational, graph, vector, or geospatial information
  • Provide an API to process and interact with our data
  • Work to integrate with key ecosystem partners
  • Set up and maintain cloud infrastructure to support the deployment of these services
  • Contribute to and improve the standards for software engineering, such as code quality, automated testing, documentation / knowledge sharing, and broader team processes
  • Contribute to maintaining the reliability of Sensat’s enterprise platform

Skills

Backend
Geospatial
AI
Cloud Platforms
Digital Twins
Data Processing
Knowledge Model

Sensata

Develops sensors and sensor-based solutions

About Sensata

Sensata Technologies develops sensors and sensor-based solutions that are essential for the operation of complex systems across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Their products monitor and control critical environmental conditions like temperature and pressure, ensuring high reliability and precision. Sensata differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on unique applications that are challenging to replicate, allowing them to maintain leadership in the global market. The company's goal is to provide valuable insights and optimize operations for clients through their sensor technology and data analytics services.

Attleboro, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1916Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, Industrial & Manufacturing, AerospaceIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Sale of Insights Business may impact Sensata's comprehensive sensor-based solutions.
New CEO may lead to strategic shifts disrupting current operations or focus.
Reliance on automotive industry poses revenue risk due to cyclical demand and regulatory changes.

Differentiation

Sensata offers mission-critical sensor solutions for diverse industries, ensuring high reliability and precision.
The company provides unique sensor-based solutions difficult for competitors to replicate.
Sensata's global presence allows it to leverage technological expertise in challenging applications.

Upsides

Increased EV demand boosts Sensata's GigaFuse product for battery management and safety systems.
AAM and UAM sectors present new opportunities for Sensata's sensor applications.
Growing sustainability focus aligns with Sensata's renewable energy improvements in their 2023 report.

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