Data Engineer

StreetLight pioneered the use of Big Data analytics to help transportation professionals and data analysts measure, analyze and improve transportation. Applying proprietary machine-learning algorithms to location data from mobile phones, vehicle navigation devices and IoT, StreetLight sheds light on travel patterns and makes them available on-demand via the world’s first SaaS platform for mobility, StreetLight InSight®. From measuring traffic volumes to optimizing new infrastructure to planning for autonomous vehicles, StreetLight powers more than 10,000 projects every month. StreetLight was recently acquired by Jacobs but continues to operate as an independent software organization. 
StreetLight Data is seeking a strong Data Engineer to be part of our growing Engineering team.  This team member will work on processing data at scale, and productizing new analytics into the StreetLight InSight® platform.  This position reports to the Director of Data Science and can be based in San Francisco, CA or Vancouver, BC. Responsibilities
· Design and implement various components within the StreetLight InSight® data processing pipeline (from raw input files to optimized tables used for analyses).· Tune the StreetLight InSight® processing pipeline for performance and scalability, and automate it to allow for hands-off operations.· Develop new analytics algorithms, using a deep understanding of the raw data.· Collaborate with Product Management and Application teams to productize data analytics algorithms into the StreetLight InSight® web application.· Contribute to Data Science projects as appropriate. Skills and Qualifications
· BS/ MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an Engineering discipline from a top university.· 5+ years experience as a software or data engineer at an enterprise software/analytics company.· 3+ years experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and SQL, including writing efficient queries, performance tuning, etc.· Strong understanding of algorithms, and 3+ years experience in Java and/or Python.· Good communication skills - both written and verbal.· Knowledge of geospatial data is a plus.· Knowledge of statistics and/or data science is a plus.· Quick learner, and a strong team player.


Interested?  StreetLight Data offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
StreetLight Data is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. StreetLight Data provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.