Software Engineer (Data Focused)

September 3, 2026

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Data Focused Software Engineering Role | Boston Based | Series A Startup!! This is a Python-focused Software/Data Engineering opportunity with a profitable Series A startup based in Boston. You'll join a smaller team of engineers building and scaling cloud-native data pipelines that process complex datasets. This is not a web engineering role. The focus is on data processing, infrastructure, and pipeline development, with significant exposure to the data that powers the company's product. What You'll Work On

Building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines in Python
Developing cloud-native workflows using AWS Step Functions
Deploying and managing workloads in Kubernetes
Working directly with geospatial and raster datasets
Improving data processing performance, reliability, and scalability
Collaborating closely with a small engineering team and taking ownership of projects end-to-end

Technologies

Python
Kubernetes
AWS Step Functions
Pandas
GeoPandas
GDAL
Rasterio
Xarray

Compensation: $120k - $160k + Benefits + Equity Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days/week) Why It's Interesting

Profitable Series A company that raised funding roughly a year ago
Small, collaborative engineering team with high visibility and ownership
Direct exposure to the data and business impact of your work
Hybrid schedule with an office in Back Bay
Opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and geospatial technology
Real opportunity to grown into a more leadership focused role!

If interested, please apply and email me at !!! EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change. To find out more about Huxley, please visit

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