Engineering Manager, Applied Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-5 software engineers and applied analytics developers.

• Stay actively involved in the design, development, and delivery of analytics products, encompassing architecture, prototyping, implementation, and code reviews.

• Establish the technical roadmap for the Applied Analytics team in collaboration with Product, Science, and Engineering leadership.

• Create analytics products and decision-support capabilities utilizing thermal infrared and various Earth observation datasets.

• Direct machine learning, statistical, and physics-informed solutions tailored to customer applications.

• Manage data processing pipelines that handle the ingestion, analysis, and productization of satellite observations.

• Convert operational requirements into scalable software solutions alongside product managers and customer stakeholders.

• Spearhead rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept demonstrations for both commercial and government clients.

• Assist in customer engagements, deliver technical presentations, and conduct field evaluations.

• Propel the development of geospatial APIs, customer-facing applications, and decision-support tools.

• Collaborate with Image Processing and Platform Engineering teams to enhance data quality and operational performance.

• Take ownership of project execution from conception through deployment, monitoring, and continuous enhancement.

• Establish and uphold engineering best practices and processes.

• Contribute to the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of engineering talent.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• 5+ years of professional experience in geospatial software engineering or data science, including the development of production data products or analytics.

• At least 2 years of experience in engineering leadership, technical lead roles, or people management.

• Proven experience in managing and mentoring software engineers while maintaining a hands-on technical role.

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience in building scalable cloud-native software systems.

• In-depth knowledge of geospatial data, remote sensing products, satellite imagery, and Earth observation analytics.

• Experience in designing and operating data pipelines, analytics platforms, APIs, and customer-facing software products.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying machine learning, statistical, or analytical models in production settings.

• Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and modern cloud-native software development practices.

• Experience collaborating with product managers, scientists, and external stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced startup environment while balancing technical leadership and execution.

• U.S. Person eligibility under ITAR requirements, which includes U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, protected individual status, or necessary authorizations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee options

• Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental

• Flexible time off

• Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave

• 401K Matching