Senior Lead Engineer, Sonatus

Data Analytics

Salary not provided

+ Equity

SQL
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Scala
Java
Kafka
Go
Azure
Spark
Flink
BigQuery
Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Sunnyvale, CA

Sonatus

Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles

Be an early applicant

Sonatus

Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles

101-200 employees

B2BCarsInternet of ThingsElectric VehiclesSaaSCloud Computing

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

+ Equity

SQL
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Scala
Java
Kafka
Go
Azure
Spark
Flink
BigQuery
Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Sunnyvale, CA

101-200 employees

B2BCarsInternet of ThingsElectric VehiclesSaaSCloud Computing

Company mission

Sonatus' mission is to create transformative solutions that unlock the full potential of software-defined vehicles..

Role

Who you are

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform engineering, or a similar role, with a strong focus on building and scaling data analytics platforms
  • Proven experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka) and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
  • Expertise in designing and managing large-scale data pipelines and distributed data processing systems
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, data lake solutions (e.g., Apache Iceberg, Big Query), and ETL processes
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java, or Scala for building data applications and automating workflows
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and managing data services
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Leadership abilities, with experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams

Desirable

  • Experience with real-time data streaming technologies and frameworks
  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and master data management best practices
  • Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and integration with data analytics platforms

What the job involves

  • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lead Data Analytics Platform Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our data analytics platform. This role requires a deep understanding of scalable data systems, cloud-native architectures, and advanced data processing frameworks.
  • You will play a key role in shaping the future of our data infrastructure, enabling our organization to derive valuable insights from vast amounts of data. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation in our data engineering practices
  • Lead the design and implementation of a robust, scalable, and high-performance data analytics platform capable of handling large-scale data workloads
  • Architect and optimize data pipelines for both real-time and batch processing, ensuring data is delivered accurately and efficiently across the organization
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink, Kafka, Presto) to build a modern data analytics platform that meets business needs
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the data platform, ensuring the system can scale to meet the growing data demands of the business
  • Implement data partitioning, sharding, and indexing strategies to optimize query performance and reduce latency
  • Ensure the platform is designed for high availability, reliability, and fault tolerance, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity
  • Collaborate with software engineering, data engineering, and analytics teams to integrate data sources into the platform and ensure data quality and consistency
  • Develop and enforce best practices for data governance, data security, and data management within the platform
  • Implement data cataloging and metadata management tools to improve data discoverability and usability across the organization
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that support business objectives and drive strategic initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in data engineering, analytics, and cloud technologies, and apply them to enhance the platform
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline data processing workflows, reduce costs, and improve the overall efficiency of the data platform
  • Contribute to the development of internal tools and frameworks that enhance the capabilities and performance of the data analytics platform

Our take

Software-defined vehicles represent the biggest innovation in automobiles for decades, but there are large obstacles in the way of its growth. The software that defines such vehicles requires over-the-air (OTA) updates and other forms of maintenance if vehicles will be future-proof, and this can quickly become a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.

Sonatus develops cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles, providing a platform called Digital Dynamics that empowers automakers to harness vehicle data, add feature updates, diagnose problems, and maintain vehicle infrastructure wirelessly and in real time. The company achieves its flexibility through cloud-empowered data infrastructure, no-code software solutions, and working closely with clients.

Whilst the company faces competition from other IoT vehicle software companies such as Blackberry, Sonatus shows great potential to compete through its all-in-one approach to OTA vehicle software management. This has garnered the company impressive funding, which it will use to support its electric vehicle platform and increase production volume. In 2023, the company further exemplified its growing influence through a break into the Japanese market and an appearance on Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2023 list.

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Freddie

Company Specialist

Insights

Top investors

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Dec 2022

$75m

SERIES A

Jul 2021

$35m

SERIES A

Total funding: $110m

Company benefits

  • Stock option plan
  • Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Unlimited paid time off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Free food & snacks

Company values

  • Respect - for people, truth, and the role technology plays in improving lives
  • Intelligence - that breaks barriers, fuels innovation, and creates the future
  • Collaboration - with those who are committed to making a difference that goes beyond self
  • Excellence - that far exceeds expectations and continuously strives to improve outcomes

Company HQ

Sunnyvale, CA

Leadership

Experience as Senior Director of Engineering for Nuova Systems from 2005 to 2012. Founder of Diamanti from since 2012.

Yu Fang

(CTO)

Head of Mobile Engineering for NAUTO from 2016 to 2018. Experience as CTO of CARDFREE.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Sonatus

  • Sonatus is a tight knit team aligned around a unified vision. We put progress ahead of politics and are not afraid of asking tough questions. Sometimes we get too busy to say it, but you can be confident that you and your contributions will matter every day. We embrace diversity in all regards because respect is ingrained in our every fiber.

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