Deployment Strategist
Summary
Design and execute deployment plans for enterprise customers of a real-time observability platform, bridging technical implementation with customer success to drive adoption and value.
About SIFT
We’re redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated. Our platform gives engineers real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry—eliminating bottlenecks and enabling faster, more reliable development.
SIFT was born from our work at SpaceX on Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship—where scaling telemetry, debugging flight systems, and ensuring mission reliability demanded new infrastructure. Founded by a team from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, SIFT is built for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are non-negotiable.
About the Role
As a Deployment Strategist at SIFT, you'll work at the intersection of technical implementation and customer success, ensuring our platform delivers maximum value to sophisticated engineering organizations. You will closely partner with our customers, uncover high-value problems, and direct the path towards adoption and transformational solutions.
In This Role, You’ll:
Own the outcome of complex implementations for enterprise customers.
Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers to design robust technical solutions that meet our customer needs.
Build deep trust across engineers, end‑users, and executives to clear roadblocks and accelerate progress.
Drive adoption across technical teams by demonstrating value and establishing implementation roadmaps
Work in tight collaboration with the product team to inform the future of the product.
Design and run pilots that demonstrate massive value and a vision for long-term success.
The Skillset You'll Bring
Strong technical background with ability to understand complex systems and data architectures
Experience driving adoption of technical products within engineering organizations
Excellence in stakeholder management across technical and business teams
Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent implementations
Clear communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to various audiences
Bonus Points:
Background in aerospace, autonomous systems, or other hardware domains is a plus
Understanding of data pipelines and streaming architectures
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)
Experience with Python or similar programming languages
Knowledge of telemetry systems and time-series data
Understanding of REST APIs and modern web technologies
Location
This role is located in San Francisco, CA. We collaborate in person four times a week—Monday through Thursday—and come together for a full week every quarter at our HQ in LA. We are open to relocating candidates to LA or our San Francisco office.
Ability to travel 10-15% required. Varies by location and customer needs.
Salary range: $125,000 - $175,000 per year. Plus equity and benefits.
Eligibility
U.S. Person Required: Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee in compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) / EAR (Export Administration Regulations) regulations.