Senior Data Operations Engineer - Autonomous Robotics - Waltham, Ma

waltham, MAHybridFull Time$140k - $160kJob DescriptionA leading robotics company is hiring a Senior Data Operations Engineer to support the operational performance and continuous improvement of large-scale autonomous robotic deployments. The organization develops intelligent robotic systems that operate inside fast-paced warehouse and logistics environments, generating enormous volumes of performance, workflow, and operational data every day. As a Senior Data Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for turning operational data into actionable workflows that improve fleet performance, deployment success, customer outcomes, and business efficiency. Unlike traditional data engineering roles focused on pipelines, platforms, analytics, machine learning, integration, or data quality, this position sits closer to operations and focuses on using data to optimize the day-to-day performance of robotic systems deployed in the field.You will work closely with robotics operations teams, deployment engineers, customer success managers, software engineers, and business stakeholders to identify operational trends, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys solving operational challenges with data and building scalable systems that help organizations make faster and smarter decisions.This role is perfect for someone who likes the combination of data engineering, operational excellence, process optimization, and real-world problem solving within a highly automated technology environment.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong proficiency in SQL and PythonExperience supporting operational reporting and business processesExperience building automated data workflowsUnderstanding of ETL and data orchestration conceptsExperience working with cloud-based data platformsKnowledge of workflow automation and process optimizationExperience analyzing operational or production datasetsAbility to identify trends, anomalies, and business improvement opportunitiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience translating business requirements into scalable data solutionsDesired Skills & Experience5+ years of Data Engineering, Data Operations, Business Intelligence, or Analytics experienceExperience supporting robotics, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or industrial operationsFamiliarity with operational KPIs and performance management frameworksExperience with workflow automation platformsKnowledge of supply chain or fulfillment operationsExperience building self-service reporting solutionsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or related fieldExperience in a high-growth technology companyWhat You Will Be DoingDaily Responsibilities100% Hands OnBuild data solutions that support robotic deployment and operational teamsDevelop automated reporting workflows that improve visibility into fleet performanceAnalyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunitiesCreate tools that help teams monitor productivity, utilization, throughput, and system healthPartner with customer success and operations teams to solve real-world performance challengesAutomate manual reporting and data management processesSupport business decision-making through scalable operational datasetsDevelop monitoring systems that track key deployment and service metricsImprove the accessibility and usability of operational data across the organizationContribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on continuous operational improvementThe OfferBonus OR Commission eligibleYou will receive the following benefitsMedical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) (including match, if applicable)Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.