Mission (Data) Engineer

Company Overview: Atreides helps organizations transform large and complex multi-modal datasets into information-rich geo-spatial data subscriptions that can be used across a wide spectrum of use cases. Currently, Atreides focuses on providing high-fidelity data solutions to enable customers to derive insights quickly.We are a fast-moving, high-performance startup. We value a diverse team and believe inclusion drives better performance. We trust our team with autonomy, believing it leads to better results and job satisfaction. With a mission-driven mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, we are building something new and helping unlock the power of massive-scale data to make the world safer, stronger, and more prosperous.Team Overview: We are a passionate team of technologists, data scientists, and analysts with backgrounds in operational intelligence, law enforcement, large multinationals, and cybersecurity operations. We obsess about designing products that will change the way global companies, governments and nonprofits protect themselves from external threats and global adversaries.Position Overview: We are looking for a skilled Data/Software Engineer with a focus onfull-stack engineering, data, and DevOps to deliver automated end-to-end solutions within a cloud-native environment. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and maintainingscalable, full-stack software solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, with an emphasis on data pipelines and automation solutions. You will collaborate closely with customers, infrastructure engineers, and data analysts to translate business and technical requirements into efficient, automated solutions that enable data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.The role will be USINDOPACOM-focused, with an expected annual commitment of 180 - 240 days deployed in-theater across partner countries, including South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, or Japan. The ideal candidate will thrive at the intersection of data, technology, and mission, leveraging commercial data and multi-intelligence fusion to support complex operational and strategic needs.Team Principles:At Atreides, we believe that teams work best when they:Remain curious and passionate in all aspects of our workPromote clear, direct, and transparent communicationEmbrace the 'measure twice, cut once' philosophyValue and encourage diverse ideas and technologiesLead with empathy in all interactionsResponsibilities:Build intuitive user experiences for our customer systems to query, visualize and export data from data fusion engines.Ensure high availability for customer facing systems, meeting strict customer availability requirements.Build software solutions focusing on data aggregation that are scalable, repeatable, and rapidly deployableImplement code stacks facilitate data querying and visualizationOptimize data storage solutions, including hot, cold, and glacier storage tiers.Collaborate with other software engineers to implement code and infrastructure that effectively supports application requirements.Ensure data security and implement necessary measures to protect sensitive information.Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.Provide direct support and troubleshooting on implemented systems for the customer, including after-hours on-call support on a rotating basis.Document infrastructure design, data engineering processes, and maintain comprehensive documentation.Required Qualifications:Experience with front-end programming frameworkssuch as React, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, and/or similarExperience with implementing HTTP Methods and integrating with web APIsExperience with multiple database types - relational SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), OLAP (DuckDB, Starrocks), datalake (iceberg, snowflake)Familiarity with data formats such as JSON, Protobuff, and XMLFamiliarity with Dev/Ops and CI/CD Tools such as Infrastructure as Code, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, etc.Experience with MVC-style web application architecture and web server technologies like WebSockets, Nginx, etc.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly in a high-performance environment.Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Compensation and Benefits:Competitive salaryComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plansFlexible hybrid work environmentAdditional benefits like flexible hours, work travel opportunities, competitive vacation time and parental leaveWhile meeting all of these criteria would be ideal, we understand that some candidates may meet most, but not all. If you're passionate, curious and ready to "work smart and get things done," we'd love to hear from you.