Sr Software Engineer, Data Platform

Job Responsibilities

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The main job responsibilities are noted below.

• Create and maintain optimal data platforms for ingesting machine logs, image data, and various other types of datasets.
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements : automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Python, SQL, Databricks Spark, and AWS big data’ technologies.
• Build and enhance CVML pipelines, and integrate data within Kubeflow and Databricks using pyTorch and its ecosystem.
• Work with stakeholders including the Product, Data, and Infra teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
• Create data tools for analytics and data scientist team members that assist them in building and optimizing their workflows.
• Triage and fix support issues related to data anomalies.
• Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, software engineers, and product managers, to understand data requirements and deliver data solutions that align with business goals.
• Documentation : Create and maintain technical documentation, including data flow diagrams, architecture designs, and standard operating procedures.
• Technology Evaluation : Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to data engineering, recommending and implementing new tools and frameworks as appropriate.

Required Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of experience building data platforms / data backends.
• 5+ years of experience working with Python.
• Experience building and optimizing big data’ data pipelines using Spark, architectures, and data sets.
• Familiar with best practices in building CVML pipelines.
• Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets.
• Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable big data’ data stores.
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

They should also have experience using the following software / tools :

• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB.
• Experience with data pipeline and orchestration platforms such as Airflow.
• Experience with AWS cloud services : EC2, RDS DBs.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex data-related issues.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, well-documented code.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with image processing and labeling platforms.
• Can understand some C++ or Go, or talk with people that do.
• Prior experience in the autonomy and robotics space is a huge plus.
• Experience with image processing pipelines.
• Familiarity with robotics logs.
• Knows how to use git and / or other versioning systems.

At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals.

We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request an accommodation.

The US annual base salary range for this position is $142,000 - $250,000, along with eligibility for Blue River’s bonus and benefit programs.

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