A fast-growing deep-tech company operating in the advanced sensing, AI, and real-time analytics space is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to help build the next generation of data and ML infrastructure powering mission-critical intelligent systems. This role sits at the intersection of high-frequency sensor data, machine learning infrastructure, cloud platforms, and real-world edge deployments. You will work closely with engineering and ML teams to build scalable data systems that transform complex telemetry into actionable intelligence. The Role As a Data Engineer, you will design and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure supporting large-scale sensor ingestion, analytics, and machine learning workflows. You’ll contribute across the full data lifecycle — from edge-to-cloud ingestion through training data preparation and operational analytics — within a highly collaborative, engineering-led environment. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and delivering high-frequency sensor and telemetry dataBuild architectures supporting both real-time stream processing and large-scale batch analyticsOwn core data platform infrastructure including time-series databases and object storage systemsDevelop ML data pipelines including:dataset preparationlabeling workflowsfeature storesversion-controlled training datasetsDefine and enforce data schemas, contracts, and quality standards across distributed data sourcesDesign cloud-side data systems optimized for bandwidth-constrained edge environmentsBuild internal dashboards, APIs, and analytics tooling to support engineering and product teamsSupport field data collection activities including deployment and management of sensor datasetsCollaborate cross-functionally with Embedded, RF, Signal Processing, and ML Engineering teamsMonitor and optimize pipeline performance to ensure reliable low-latency data deliveryRequired ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related discipline3 years of experience in Data Engineering, ML Infrastructure, or backend data systemsHands-on experience with data processing technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar frameworksExperience working with time-series or event-driven data at scaleStrong understanding of data modeling, schema management, and production data quality practicesExperience with AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and infrastructure-as-code methodologiesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for data workflowsStrong English communication skillsPreferred ExperienceBackground working with IoT, embedded systems, or hardware-generated dataUnderstanding of edge computing and on-device data reduction strategiesExperience supporting ML feature engineering and training data infrastructureFamiliarity with event-driven architectures and real-time distributed systemsExposure to regulated, security-sensitive, or mission-critical environmentsStartup or high-growth company experienceWhy Join?Work on cutting-edge AI and sensing technologies with real-world impactSolve complex engineering challenges involving real-time data and intelligent systemsCollaborate with highly technical multidisciplinary teamsInfluence the architecture of next-generation ML and analytics platformsJoin a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment with significant growth potentialFor a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply directly.
David Rodwell