Lead Data Platform Engineer - Robotics Systems - Boston

Boston, MAHybridFull Time$140k - $160kJob DescriptionA cutting-edge automation company is hiring a Lead Data Platform Engineer to help power the next generation of intelligent warehouse and distribution center technologies. The organization develops advanced robotic solutions that automate storage, retrieval, sorting, and fulfillment operations for some of the largest supply chain and retail networks in the world. Through a combination of robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and large-scale software systems, the company is transforming how products move through modern logistics environments. As a Lead Data Platform Engineer, you will focus on building the foundational data infrastructure that supports enterprise-scale robotic operations. Unlike a traditional data engineering role centered on reporting and analytics, this position is responsible for developing the platforms that enable operational intelligence, system optimization, fleet orchestration, and AI-driven decision-making across thousands of interconnected robotic assets.You will work closely with software engineers, controls engineers, robotics specialists, machine learning teams, and product leaders to architect highly available data systems capable of handling enormous volumes of operational data. The ideal candidate is passionate about distributed systems, platform engineering, and building reliable data services that serve both real-time and analytical workloads. This role offers the opportunity to shape technical strategy while remaining deeply involved in hands-on engineering.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong experience building large-scale distributed data platformsAdvanced proficiency with Python, Java, or ScalaDeep knowledge of data architecture and systems designExperience with Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar distributed processing technologiesExperience with cloud-native architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCPKnowledge of infrastructure automation and containerized environmentsExperience supporting high-volume streaming data systemsStrong SQL and database performance optimization skillsExperience with CI/CD and software engineering best practicesUnderstanding of event-driven architecturesDesired Skills & Experience6+ years of Data Engineering or Platform Engineering experienceExperience supporting robotics, manufacturing, industrial automation, or IoT environmentsFamiliarity with machine learning infrastructure and feature engineering platformsExperience with Kubernetes and cloud-native servicesKnowledge of operational analytics and industrial telemetry systemsExperience leading technical projects and mentoring engineersBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fieldExperience working in fast-growing technology organizationsWhat You Will Be DoingDaily Responsibilities100% Hands OnDesign and build scalable data platforms supporting robotic fleet operationsDevelop streaming architectures that process millions of operational events dailyCreate reusable data services that support AI, simulation, and business intelligence workloadsPartner with robotics and software teams to define data collection and integration standardsImprove performance, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical data systemsBuild tools that enable real-time visibility into warehouse and automation operationsDevelop frameworks for operational metrics, system health monitoring, and platform observabilityOptimize cloud infrastructure supporting data-intensive workloadsSupport engineering teams by providing reliable access to operational and historical datasetsDrive technical improvements across the organization's data ecosystemThe 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.