Staff Data Platform Engineer, Onebrief
$190-230k
+ Equity
Military planning software
Open for applications
Military planning software
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$190-230k
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To enable faster, smarter decisions, by syncing data across all products in real-time.
Role
Who you are
- You are an ambitious professional with hands-on experience building and deploying data platforms and scalable systems
- You have expertise in implementing and maintaining modern data processing solutions
- With a pragmatic approach and strong technical background, you are ready to embrace the challenges of being our pioneering Data Platform Engineer in a rapidly growing startup
- You thrive on taking initiative and delivering results
- Your technical expertise is enhanced by your thoughtful approach to problem-solving, enabling you to create solutions that effectively address user needs and drive innovation
- Core skills: Data Platform Architecture, Systems Design, Data Pipeline Development, SQL/NoSQL Databases, Container Orchestration, Python/JavaScript, Git Version Control
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience; Master's or Ph.D. is a plus
- 3+ years experience in data platform implementation, use, and management
- 5+ total years experience in engineering or technical operations
- Strong understanding of data architecture and data modeling
- SQL and relational database expert
- Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration techniques
- Experience with data warehousing solutions like Redshift, BigQuery, or Snowflake
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, TypeScript/JavaScript
- Experience with cloud providers and cloud-native technologies like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with version control systems like Git
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bias towards action with strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to proactively investigate and define stakeholder needs and drive solutions
- Design thinking approach to problem-solving and iterative development
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members
- Stay up-to-date with the latest data engineering technologies and trends
Desirable
- Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards as they relate to the DoD
- Experience with data analytics and visualization
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts
- Familiarity with big data and distributed systems technologies
What the job involves
- As our first Data Platform Engineer, you will have a transformative impact on our organization, product, and the future of military operational planning
- You will establish the foundation of our data processing capabilities to enhance strategic vision and product decision-making
- You will shape our platform's direction by implementing advanced data storage and analysis solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency
- Working closely with senior leadership, product managers, engineers, and designers, you will design and implement effective data strategies and architectures to turn concepts into reality
- As we scale, you'll have the opportunity to lead and mentor new team members, shaping the future of our data strategy
- This role will require a balance of high-level coordination and hands-on technical contribution
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to strategies and define data needs
- Design and architect a scalable data platform to meet growing demand
- Build solutions to serve quality data to analysts and engineering leadership
- Enhance administrative tooling including access systems, dashboards, and visualization tools
Our take
Onebrief is transforming military planning with its software platform, which simplifies and speeds up operational tasks for US military headquarters worldwide. The platform enhances decision-making and streamlines complex planning, supporting various missions from defence to humanitarian aid.
The company recently launched an API for better integration with other military tools and is developing offline access for remote use. With a growing team and new AI features, Onebrief continues to innovate to meet the evolving needs of military users.
To fuel this growth, the company has secured substantial funding. This investments will be used to expand the engineering team and drive further product development, ensuring Onebrief stays ahead in the military technology space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2025
$50m
SERIES C
Oct 2022
$21m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $71.6m
Company HQ
Aliamanu - Salt Lakes - Foster Village, Honolulu, HI
Leadership
Grant Demaree
(Co-Founder & CEO)Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator. Their career spans leadership in the 101st Airborne Division and strategic roles in international operations.
Rafa Pereira
(Co-Founder & Head of Product)Mentor at Capital Factory. Previously a Director of Software Engineering at data.world. They also served in Senior roles at IAC, Bunge, and Stefanini, where they drove significant advancements in Software Engineering and Systems Integration.
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