Data Engineer
@ Vertex Sigma Software

Foster City, California, United States
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 14 hours ago

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About the Role

The Data Engineer at Vertex Sigma Software is integral in developing and maintaining robust data infrastructure to surface safety-relevant interactions, assess AV events, and inform autonomy development through data-driven insights. In this role, you will build scalable pipelines and metrics that ensure reliable signals from data to assess system readiness and accelerate safe deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain miners to identify events from fleet and simulation data.
  • Improve miner accuracy using advanced statistical and ML techniques.
  • Build scalable data pipelines and dashboards to monitor performance and safety metrics.
  • Conduct exploratory data analyses to uncover trends and failure modes.
  • Triage and assess AV events for safety, legal, and regulatory concerns.
  • Develop and maintain triage guidelines for onshore and offshore teams.
  • Support regulatory reporting with data and detailed analysis.

Required Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative/engineering field. 6-8 years of experience in safety-critical systems within AV, Automotive, or Transportation Engineering. Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, expertise with large datasets and distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks), and experience with data pipeline construction and optimization. A robust understanding of behavioral safety concepts and excellent communication skills are essential.

Bonus Qualifications & Benefits

  • PhD in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Prior AV safety or system behavior triage experience.
  • Experience with geospatial data analysis and business intelligence tools like Looker.
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 or similar safety standards.
  • Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off.
  • Training & Development, Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), and free breakfast and lunch.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Infrastructure
  • Data Engineering
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Distributed Processing
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Safety Analysis
  • Data Pipelines
  • Regulatory Reporting

How to Get Hired at Vertex Sigma Software

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Vertex Sigma Software: Understand culture, projects, and mission.
  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight Python, SQL, and data engineering skills.
  • Showcase Relevant Experience: Emphasize safety-critical system roles.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Python data libraries.
Practice SQL query optimization.
Study distributed data processing frameworks.
Master pipeline construction techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project experience.
Explain how you handle tight deadlines.
Discuss teamwork in cross-functional projects.
Share examples of complex problem solving.

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