We’re redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated. Our platform gives engineers real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry—eliminating bottlenecks and enabling faster, more reliable development.
SIFT was born from our work at SpaceX on Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship—where scaling telemetry, debugging flight systems, and ensuring mission reliability demanded new infrastructure. Founded by a team from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, SIFT is built for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are non-negotiable.
As a Deployment Strategist at SIFT, you'll work at the intersection of technical implementation and customer success, ensuring our platform delivers maximum value to sophisticated engineering organizations. You will closely partner with our customers, uncover high-value problems, and direct the path towards adoption and transformational solutions.
Own the outcome of complex implementations for enterprise customers.
Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers to design robust technical solutions that meet our customer needs.
Build deep trust across engineers, end‑users, and executives to clear roadblocks and accelerate progress.
Drive adoption across technical teams by demonstrating value and establishing implementation roadmaps
Work in tight collaboration with the product team to inform the future of the product.
Design and run pilots that demonstrate massive value and a vision for long-term success.
Strong technical background with ability to understand complex systems and data architectures
Experience driving adoption of technical products within engineering organizations
Excellence in stakeholder management across technical and business teams
Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent implementations
Clear communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to various audiences
Background in aerospace, autonomous systems, or other hardware domains is a plus
Understanding of data pipelines and streaming architectures
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)
Experience with Python or similar programming languages
Knowledge of telemetry systems and time-series data
Understanding of REST APIs and modern web technologies
Sift’s headquarters is in Marina Del Rey, CA (Next to LAX). We collaborate in person four times a week—Monday through Thursday—and come together for a full week every quarter. We are open to relocating candidates to LA or working from our San Francisco office for the right candidate.
Ability to travel 10-15% required. Varies by location and customer needs.
Salary range: $125,000 - $175,000 per year. Plus equity and benefits.
U.S. Person Required: 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.
Skills Required
- Strong technical background with ability to understand complex systems and data architectures
- Experience driving adoption of technical products within engineering organizations
- Excellence in stakeholder management across technical and business teams
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent implementations
- Clear communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to various audiences
- Ability to travel 10-15% as required by customer needs
- U.S. Person Required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) in compliance with ITAR/EAR
- Background in aerospace, autonomous systems, or hardware domains
- Understanding of data pipelines and streaming architectures
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)
- Experience with Python or similar programming languages
- Knowledge of telemetry systems and time-series data
- Understanding of REST APIs and modern web technologies
What We Do
Sift is transforming how modern machines are built and operated. Our platform goes beyond traditional monitoring, enabling automated data review that catches unusual conditions in systems too complex for manual checks. This not only enhances reliability but also dramatically speeds up development cycles. At our core, we provide a unified solution for ingesting, storing, and analyzing vast amounts of machine data. By combining powerful data processing with easy-to-use visualizations, we help engineers make sense of enormous amounts of information. From spacecraft to self-driving cars, Sift is the backbone of innovation for companies pushing technology to new limits. Born from the challenges of spaceflight, Sift aims to accelerate technological progress. We believe that by giving engineers better tools to understand and improve their creations, we can unlock a new era of innovation. Our mission goes beyond solving today's engineering problems; we're building the foundation for a future where the most ambitious machines are developed with confidence, run with precision, and constantly improved. We're also tackling related challenges like simplifying regulatory compliance, and improving manufacturing processes. By connecting data from various sources—from sensors to manufacturing records to regulatory requirements—we're empowering a new generation of engineers to build the technologies that will shape our world. Join us in our journey to usher in this new age of reliable, groundbreaking technology. Whether you're launching rockets, developing autonomous systems, or advancing energy and transportation, Sift is your partner in turning vast amounts of data into insights that drive innovation forward.
