Integration Engineer

Shift5 is the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT). We’re a rapidly growing scale-up that specializes in cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for operational technology (OT) systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a collaborative, passionate, and driven cadre of dynamic, multidisciplinary experts and we’re focused on helping our customer’s fleets run smarter and safer by accessing and democratizing the volumes of onboard OT data generated by transportation and freight fleets, and defense fleets / systems. Come join us. 

Our Values :

• Embrace Truth and Integrity: Base decisions on data, foster open dialogue, and uphold unwavering integrity.
• User-Centric Focus: Prioritize user needs to guide our actions and resource allocation.
• Collaborative & Adaptable: Collaborate for excellence, learning from failures and driving iterative improvements, recognizing every decision's significance.

Shift5 is seeking a full-time Integration Engineer to join our expanding team at our VA Headquarters, just minutes from Washington, DC, or to work remotely. In this critical role, you’ll be at the forefront of deploying Shift5 products, integrating hardware and software into innovative solutions, and prototyping new capabilities to unlock value for our diverse customer base.

As the Integration Engineer, you will serve as the linchpin for integrating Shift5’s cutting-edge software and hardware components. Your cross-functional collaboration is crucial to meeting our customers' stringent requirements. Specifically, you will:

• Design, plan, execute, and thoroughly document systems integration solutions.
• Offer a comprehensive systems perspective, including an in-depth understanding of the technical relationships, dependencies, and requirements of hardware and software components.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to conceive, implement, and deliver major product releases.
• Partner with Shift5 engineers to design, test, deploy, and troubleshoot our full suite of products, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Core responsibilities :

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of software releases across multiple platforms and customer environments.
• Establish and advocate for best design and implementation practices to deliver scalable, repeatable integration solutions.
• Architect integration strategies grounded in principles of reusability, security, scalability, and high quality.
• Communicate effectively across functional areas and foster a collaborative team environment to drive results.
• Continuously explore and incorporate new technologies and open-source solutions to enhance functionality.
• Actively participate in our agile development processes, including Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies and developments within the software engineering landscape.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of quickly learning and mastering new technologies.

Qualifications :

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with at least one major programming language, such as C/C++, Python, or Golang.
• Significant experience in the administration of Linux systems.
• Proficiency with data pipelining tools (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Airflow), CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Tekton, GitHub Actions), and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Prior experience with CANbus, MIL-STD-1553, SAE J1939, ASCB, and/or ARINC-429 protocols is highly advantageous.
• US Citizenship is required.

Compensation & Benefits : 

• Base Salary: $160,000-200,000
• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• 401k with employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance 
• Uncapped paid time off policy 
• Flexible work & remote work policy 
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)  

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.  

Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.