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Our mission-built products- Ambient AI and Guardian- are transforming strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making. By empowering the shift from reactive analysis to proactive, predictive intelligence and decision support, Rhombus Power is providing foresight and freedom of action when it matters most.\nCome join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security.\nLearn more about Rhombus Power, Inc. and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our AI Platform here:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PxY6su1Q-Q\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@rhombuspower8558/videos\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iby5WVNfQiI\nSee the following articles to learn more about what we do:\nhttps://www.rhombuspower.com/news-and-media\nLocation\nWashington, D.C.\nJob Description\nRhombus’ Data Engineers are instrumental in designing and implementing data engineering activities on topical, mission-driven projects that inform our national security agenda. They analyze, build, and maintain our organization’s data infrastructure and processing systems. As a Data Engineer, you’ll perform various code development and query needs for integration with new and existing applications, dashboards and machine learning pipelines. You’ll work cross functionally with other departments and utilize your skills at all stages of the analytics pipeline to create results that drive business values and customer success! You’ll be asked to travel to client sites where you’ll engage and collaborate directly with the client to discuss data pipelines, solutioning, and to ensure a strong client connection.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop code using various programming and scripting languages to automate data ingestion and improve data management processes.\nArchitect data repositories, stand up data platforms and develop data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and aggregation.\nReview existing architecture, data strategy, and improve processes for data governance, data quality, and metadata management.\nExtract and analyze raw data from multiple data sources via APIs, SQL Stored Procedures, or Python scripts.\nAbility to develop scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats and support project teams to scale, monitor and operate data platforms.\nCollaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data scientists, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment.\nYou’ll use your experience in analytical exploration and data examination while you manage the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for clients.\nCommunicate project status and results to various levels of leadership.\nQualifications:\nA Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Sciences, or other relevant area (or equivalent experience) and at least 1 year of professional experience, or a Master’s degree with strong academic project experience.\nExperience with 1 or more programming and scripting languages, with a strong focus on Python, Pandas and Numpy. Other languages include: Shell, PERL, Java, C/C++/C#, Scala, etc.\nExperience with 1 or more of the following relational, noSQL and/or file based storage (e.g. MYSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, Hbase, DynamoDB, etc.)\nExperience building and maintaining ETL data pipelines\nExperience with software development life cycle including testing, documenting, delivery and support\nWorking knowledge of AWS/cloud technologies\nExperience using query optimization as well as data modeling techniques.\nFamiliarity with machine learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, etc.)\nUnited States Citizenship is a strict minimum requirement. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is a plus.\nPersonal Qualities:\nAbility to contextualize data as it relates to Rhombus’ vision. We want someone who can understand the “why” and “so what”, and not just the “how”. Our Data Engineers help us transmit the enthusiasm we have around the data work to the individuals doing that work.\nMust have strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.\nWe’re seeking folks with strong intellectual curiosity and creativity, with an ability and willingness to learn new skills and apply novel solutions to problems.\nComfort in a fast-paced start-up environment is crucial, with the ability to consistently revise your approach in response to new information, and to be flexible and adaptive.\nBenefits \nFull medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents \n401k matching program \nPTO and Holidays \nBonus and other incentive programs\nAccess to mental health program\nAccess to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter\nAbout Rhombus \nRhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto. We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner. \nRhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations - and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley. \nRhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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