Join arenaflex as a Staff Data Engineer – Fleet Analytics & Vehicle Intelligence

Are you ready to be part of a transformative journey where data powers the future of sustainable technology? At arenaflex, we're not just building vehicles – we're revolutionizing how the world thinks about transportation, energy, and intelligent systems. Our Fleet Analytics team sits at the heart of this mission, transforming petabytes of real-time data from our global fleet into actionable insights that shape next-generation products and keep our customers safer than ever before.

We're looking for an experienced Staff Data Engineer to join our Fleet Analytics group in Kentucky. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of big data engineering, machine learning, and automotive innovation. If you're passionate about leveraging data to solve complex problems, building scalable systems, and making a tangible impact on the future of sustainable technology, we want to hear from you.

About the Fleet Analytics Team

Data is deeply embedded in the product and engineering culture at arenaflex. We depend on vast quantities of information to enhance autonomous driving capabilities, optimize hardware designs, proactively discover potential faults, and balance load on the electric grid. Our team accumulates and processes data from every vehicle, charging station, and energy storage device in our global fleet – making our products better and our customers safer with each mile driven.

As the central data enablement team within arenaflex, Fleet Analytics serves as a critical bridge that empowers hundreds of engineers across multiple disciplines to leverage the wealth of information we collect. We provide direct analytical support to engineering teams while simultaneously building self-service platforms and tools that enable engineers to conduct their own analyses. Our work has an immediate, measurable impact on arenaflex's product development and supports the efforts of hundreds of engineers throughout the organization.

To accomplish our mission, we've built a cutting-edge internal data platform leveraging cloud infrastructure powered by AWS, S3, Spark, and Trino. We utilize open-source data science tools including Jupyter notebooks, Pandas, Bokeh, Superset, and Airflow to deliver insights at scale. Join us, and you'll be working with state-of-the-art technology while contributing to meaningful work that shapes the future of sustainable transportation.

What You'll Do

As a Staff Data Engineer at arenaflex, you'll play a pivotal role in developing applications that leverage our extensive fleet data. Your work will span the full breadth of data engineering, analysis, and data science activities, taking a first-principles approach to problem-solving that informs future hardware and firmware designs while ensuring our existing vehicles, chargers, and energy products continue to perform at the highest standards.

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain complex software systems that elevate the use of vehicle data across the organization

Provide technical guidance to arenaflex's data engineering and data science community regarding best practices, architecture decisions, and implementation strategies

Drive adoption of our platforms and tools by working closely with engineers across disciplines to understand their needs and demonstrate value

Write reproducible data analysis across petabytes of data using modern open-source technologies and cloud-based processing frameworks

Summarize and communicate data analysis assumptions, methodologies, and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Build robust data pipelines to optimize the performance and accuracy of analytical work across the entire company

Design and implement metrics, dashboards, and self-service tools that empower engineers to derive their own data insights without dependency bottlenecks

Write clean, tested, and maintainable code that can be extended by other software engineers across the organization

Occasionally partner with specialized teams in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or firmware engineering to define product requirements, optimize control algorithms, and improve overall product quality

Bring applications from concept to production in collaboration with other Fleet Analytics team members while providing ongoing maintenance and user support

What You'll Bring

We're seeking a seasoned professional with a proven track record in software development and data engineering. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and a passion for solving complex problems at scale.

7+ years of software development experience in a related field, demonstrating progressive responsibility and technical depth

Strong proficiency in Python and SQL – these are the backbone of our data processing workflows

Experience with data processing engines such as Apache Spark, demonstrating ability to work with large-scale distributed systems

Experience with data science tools including Pandas, NumPy, R, MATLAB, or Octave for analysis and modeling

Experience building data pipelines, web applications, and machine learning models in a professional production environment

Strong foundation in statistics to ensure analytical rigor and valid interpretation of results

Experience building data visualizations that effectively communicate complex findings to diverse audiences

Strong verbal and written communication skills – you must be able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills to help refine problem statements and determine how to solve them with available data and from first principles

Smart but humble – we value intellectual curiosity combined with a bias for action and collaborative mindset

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice to Have

While not required, the following skills and experience would make you an even stronger candidate:

Strong proficiency in Scala for distributed data processing

Understanding of distributed computing concepts – how HDFS, Spark, and Presto/Trino work under the hood

Experience with DevOps tools including Linux, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes

Experience working with complex hardware systems and embedded devices

Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices

Familiarity with automotive or EV industry data challenges

Experience with real-time streaming data processing

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our people. As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll have ample opportunities to grow your career while working on some of the most challenging and impactful problems in the technology industry today.

You'll work alongside world-class engineers and scientists who are passionate about their work. Our collaborative environment encourages knowledge sharing, mentorship, and continuous learning. You'll have exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and the freedom to explore new approaches to problem-solving.

As you grow in your role, you'll have the opportunity to take on increased leadership responsibilities, mentor junior team members, and influence the technical direction of our data platform. We're committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through regular performance reviews, career development discussions, and access to training resources.

Work Environment & Culture

Arenaflex is more than a workplace – it's a mission-driven community dedicated to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Our culture values innovation, craftsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We encourage employees to think differently, challenge assumptions, and push boundaries.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. Our team members come from varied backgrounds, bringing unique viewpoints that strengthen our collective problem-solving capabilities. We foster an environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

While this position is based in Kentucky, we embrace flexible work arrangements that enable our team members to do their best work. We combine the flexibility of remote work with meaningful opportunities for in-person collaboration when needed.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize that our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support your wellbeing and financial security.

Competitive hourly rate: $23-40 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Comprehensive health coverage: Multiple medical plan options including PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction for essential coverage

Family benefits: Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

Dental and vision: Full coverage with options including orthodontic care, all with $0 paycheck contribution for base plans

Health savings: Company-paid HSA contributions for those enrolled in high-deductible plans

Flexible spending accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs for tax-advantaged savings

Financial wellness: 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plans, and additional financial planning resources

Life and disability insurance: Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage

Employee assistance: Confidential support resources for personal and professional challenges

Time off: Generous sick and vacation time, plus paid holidays

Family support: Back-up childcare and parenting assistance resources

Voluntary benefits: Options including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and pet insurance

Wellness programs: Weight loss and tobacco cessation support

Unique perks: arenaflex babies program, commuter benefits, and employee discounts

Join the Future of Sustainable Technology

If you're ready to make an impact, solve fascinating problems at massive scale, and be part of something truly meaningful, we invite you to apply for this position. At arenaflex, you'll have the opportunity to work on technology that is reshaping the world – from electric vehicles to renewable energy solutions.

We'd love to see your resume and learn how your skills and experience align with this role. Take the first step toward an exciting career with arenaflex – apply today and help us build the sustainable future we're all dreaming about.

Staff Data Engineer – Fleet Analytics & Vehicle Intelligence Platform