Build What
the Future Demands
Sift is the operating system for mission-critical machines. We help engineering teams working on aircraft, satellites, autonomous systems, and energy infrastructure move faster without compromising safety or reliability. Inside the company, we work the same way. We’re driven by clarity, speed, and a deep respect for real-world impact.
Our Values
At Sift, we're shaping the future of machine innovation, guided by the following core values:
Customer Experience First
We start with the field. Every product decision we make begins with a real-world problem, one we’ve either lived ourselves or learned by standing shoulder to shoulder with our customers. Sift exists to make their work easier, more reliable, and more impactful.
Bias for Action
In the world of complex machines, the difference between progress and paralysis is speed. We move fast because the industries we serve demand it. We test, learn, ship, and adapt quickly because the frontier doesn’t wait.
Own the Outcome
We don’t stop at shipping features. We follow them into the field, track their impact, and improve relentlessly. Whether you’re building infrastructure or closing a customer loop, you’re accountable for what happens next.
Maintain a Long-Term Mindset
We’re not optimizing for the quarter. We’re building the backbone of tomorrow’s energy systems, aerospace platforms, and autonomous fleets. Our architecture, relationships, and hiring reflect that horizon.
Thrive Together
Breakthroughs don’t happen in silos. We build across disciplines, trust each other’s expertise, and grow through challenges. This applies to our team and to the broader ecosystem of hardware and software innovators we support.
Build what moves the world forward.
Join Sift to shape the future of mission-critical machines—fast, hands-on, and with real impact.
Why People
Join Sift
→ You’ll solve complex engineering problems, not just maintain pipelines
→ You’ll work with customers who build machines that move, fly, and operate in the toughest environments
→ You’ll learn fast, ship often, and see the impact of your work in weeks, not years
→ You’ll shape the future of the platform, not just use what’s been handed down
→ You’ll be surrounded by teammates from SpaceX, Palantir, Tesla, and Google who value rigor, clarity, and humility
→ You’ll own your work end-to-end—from early scoping to real-world deployment
→ You’ll grow alongside a high-trust team that prizes precision, not politics
What Our Team Says
I've worked at many startups across multiple domains and this is by far the most experienced, talented and highly technical team I've had the pleasure to work with.
James
Software Engineer
“I’ve worked at places where the focus was just on shipping features as fast as possible. At Sift, we actually take the time to ask the right questions and all have a voice in shaping the answers. That makes the work more meaningful to me.
Jessica
Product Designer
Working at Sift plugs you into a network of some of the best engineers, both software and hardware developers, solving problems across aerospace, energy, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and more to come.
Benji
Software Engineer
It’s rare to find a company that’s fast-paced and kind. At Sift, those aren’t in conflict.
Ailin
Software Engineer
At Sift, product managers accelerate the entire company by zeroing in on what matters most—so we can move fast and build high-impact solutions. From day one, you’ll help customers achieve the impossible in mission-critical fields like space, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
Rowen
Product Manager
At Sift, I get to work on challenging, impactful problems with smart people who care.
Bill
Software Engineer
Sift has everything I want in a workplace: Challenging problems, brilliant teammates, meaningful impact. I have never been more optimistic about the future!
Evan
Software Engineer
Product at Sift means being accountable to the people building rockets, robots, and defense systems. That's an amazing responsibility and motivation.
Alex
Deployment Strategist
The engineering bar here is high, but so is the trust. We move quickly on hard problems because we’re given the context and autonomy to solve them the right way.
Brandon
Software Engineer
I've worked at many startups across multiple domains and this is by far the most experienced, talented and highly technical team I've had the pleasure to work with.
James
Software Engineer
“I’ve worked at places where the focus was just on shipping features as fast as possible. At Sift, we actually take the time to ask the right questions and all have a voice in shaping the answers. That makes the work more meaningful to me.
Jessica
Product Designer
Working at Sift plugs you into a network of some of the best engineers, both software and hardware developers, solving problems across aerospace, energy, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and more to come.
Benji
Software Engineer
It’s rare to find a company that’s fast-paced and kind. At Sift, those aren’t in conflict.
Ailin
Software Engineer
At Sift, product managers accelerate the entire company by zeroing in on what matters most—so we can move fast and build high-impact solutions. From day one, you’ll help customers achieve the impossible in mission-critical fields like space, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
Rowen
Product Manager
At Sift, I get to work on challenging, impactful problems with smart people who care.
Bill
Software Engineer
Sift has everything I want in a workplace: Challenging problems, brilliant teammates, meaningful impact. I have never been more optimistic about the future!
Evan
Software Engineer
Product at Sift means being accountable to the people building rockets, robots, and defense systems. That's an amazing responsibility and motivation.
Alex
Deployment Strategist
The engineering bar here is high, but so is the trust. We move quickly on hard problems because we’re given the context and autonomy to solve them the right way.
Brandon
Software Engineer
MORE ABOUT INTERVIEWING AND WORKING AT SIFT
Equity 101
At Sift, we believe in the power of ownership. Equity isn't just an additional perk; it's a way to align our team with the company's long-term success.
ENGINEERING interview process
Curious about our interview process? We’ve written the guide we wish every company offered, complete with evaluation criteria.
Sift's Values For the Machine Age
What drives Sift? Our values guide how we build, move fast, and partner with engineers to shape the machine age with boldness, clarity, and collaboration.
Benefits
Health Insurance
We offer full health insurance coverage (Blue Shield of California) for our employees and partial coverage for their families: - 100% employee coverage for Gold plans (~85% coverage for Platinum plans) - 50% coverage for spouses - 25% coverage per child
Dental and Vision Insurance
We offer full dental insurance coverage (Beam) for our employees.
Vision Insurance
We offer full vision insurance (Beam) for our employees.
401K Plan
We offer 401K plans (Guideline) to help our employees prepare for retirement.
Unlimited Paid Time Off
We offer unlimited paid time off to our employees (subject to coordination and approval from your team).
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Free Lunch
Free lunch for each in-person day through Forkable (we work up to four days a week in-person, depending on your team). You are welcome to come work in the office any time!
Coffee and Snacks
We offer a variety of snacks, drinks, and cold brew on tap in the office as well as regular food runs (e.g., Smoothie Wednesday).
Open Roles
We’re hiring across engineering, product, and go-to-market. If you want to build tools that shape the next era of machine innovation, we want to hear from you.