Principal Data Platform Engineer at Motive in San Francisco Bay Area | Kablio

Role

Description

distributed systems

data ingestion

etl framework

fault tolerance

high availability

data processing

The Data Platform team works in three areas: 1. Build scalable systems and services for data ingestion, access, processing and query to enable data driven product features. 2. Collaborate and work closely with the various stakeholders and our backend product teams to improve and add features to the platform.

As a Principal Data Platform Engineer, you will be involved and responsible for full ownership and driving key data platform initiatives and life cycle of the data management including data ingestion, data processing, data storage, querying system, cost reduction efforts towards delivering product features to internal and external Motive customers.

Design and develop scalable distributed systems and frameworks for data management
Collaborate with engineers across teams to identify and deliver cross-functional features
Work with other leaders in the Platform area to define and plan out the long term strategy for Data Platform.
Focus on addressing fault-tolerance and high availability issues, and work on scaling ingestion pipelines, improving and adding features to ETL framework while maintaining SLAs on performance, reliability, and system availability.
Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle, from design to implementation and delivery.

Requirements

docker

kubernetes

kafka

spark

python

bs cs

We are looking for a technical leader in the Data Platform area who has built the full data ingestion, transformation and analytics systems over AWS and Kubernetes in multiple companies. This individual would have faced and solved multiple challenges affecting many feature areas during this process using the best practices. This individual will be responsible for contributing significantly to drive the Motive’s Data Platform vision.

Experience in designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable software systems and services
Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
Hands on experience with containerized platforms like Docker and Kubernetes
Backend programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc and proficient in one or more of Python
8+ years Hands-on software engineering experience
Excellent verbal and written skills. You collaborate effectively with other teams and communicate clearly about your work.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and track record of implementing creative solutions
Experience building systems using technologies like Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Airflow, Kubernetes
BS in Computer Science or a related field; Masters preferred

Benefits

Hybrid - Austin, Texas; Hybrid - Buffalo, New York; Hybrid - Nashville, Tennessee; Hybrid - San Francisco, California; Hybrid - Seattle

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 2013

Year Established

The company began as KeepTruckin in 2013 with a focus on digitizing driver hours and logs for truckers.

Rebranded 2022

New Identity Year

The company rebranded to Motive in 2022 to better reflect its expanded mission of powering the physical economy.

$150M Raised in 2022

Series F Funding

The company secured $150 million in Series F funding in 2022, contributing to its valuation.

120,000+ Businesses

Global Reach

The platform supports over 120,000 businesses worldwide, streamlining operations, safety, and finance teams.

Launched with a simple goal: digitize driver hours and logs for truckers.
Evolved into an integrated platform combining IoT devices and AI-powered apps for managing vehicles, safety, compliance, assets, maintenance, and expenses.
Typical projects include rolling out fleet-wide dashcam systems with real-time safety alerts and automating compliance workflows for construction or oil-and-gas fleets.
Specializes in fleet management for sectors like trucking, logistics, construction, field service, agriculture, transit, and delivery.
A standout achievement: its Motive Card achieved a $1 billion annualized spend run rate, showcasing strong traction in spend management.

Culture + Values

Own It
Less but Better
Build Trust
Unlock Potential
Make it happen
Make it simple
Make it great
Make it different
Make it together

Environment + Sustainability

5M+ Electric Miles

Electric Vehicle Impact

Electrification initiatives have displaced over 5 million electric miles, significantly reducing environmental impact.

13% Fuel Savings

Fuel Efficiency Enhancements

Implementing advanced fleet management has achieved up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption.

20% Idling Cut

AI-Driven Fuel Insights

AI technology has successfully reduced unnecessary idling, saving fleets up to 10% in fuel costs.

15M+ CO₂ Reduced

Carbon Emissions Impact

Efforts have resulted in the displacement of 15 million pounds of CO₂ and reduced particulate matter effectively.

Carbon Neutrality target achieved for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Upgraded fuel and carbon emissions reporting with low‑carbon integration
Net‑zero target: achieving carbon neutrality on operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2)

Inclusion & Diversity

4% increase

Women in Leadership

Year-over-year growth in women occupying leadership roles, reflecting progress toward gender equality in executive positions.

Implementing industry-leading employee dialogue processes for an inclusive workplace.
Published diversity metrics in annual Impact Reports.
Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive team driving innovation.

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Role

Description

distributed systems

data ingestion

etl framework

fault tolerance

high availability

data processing

Design and develop scalable distributed systems and frameworks for data management
Collaborate with engineers across teams to identify and deliver cross-functional features
Work with other leaders in the Platform area to define and plan out the long term strategy for Data Platform.
Focus on addressing fault-tolerance and high availability issues, and work on scaling ingestion pipelines, improving and adding features to ETL framework while maintaining SLAs on performance, reliability, and system availability.
Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle, from design to implementation and delivery.

Requirements

docker

kubernetes

kafka

spark

python

bs cs

Experience in designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable software systems and services
Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
Hands on experience with containerized platforms like Docker and Kubernetes
Backend programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc and proficient in one or more of Python
8+ years Hands-on software engineering experience
Excellent verbal and written skills. You collaborate effectively with other teams and communicate clearly about your work.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and track record of implementing creative solutions
Experience building systems using technologies like Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Airflow, Kubernetes
BS in Computer Science or a related field; Masters preferred

Benefits

Hybrid - Austin, Texas; Hybrid - Buffalo, New York; Hybrid - Nashville, Tennessee; Hybrid - San Francisco, California; Hybrid - Seattle

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 2013

Year Established

The company began as KeepTruckin in 2013 with a focus on digitizing driver hours and logs for truckers.

Rebranded 2022

New Identity Year

The company rebranded to Motive in 2022 to better reflect its expanded mission of powering the physical economy.

$150M Raised in 2022

Series F Funding

The company secured $150 million in Series F funding in 2022, contributing to its valuation.

120,000+ Businesses

Global Reach

The platform supports over 120,000 businesses worldwide, streamlining operations, safety, and finance teams.

Launched with a simple goal: digitize driver hours and logs for truckers.
Evolved into an integrated platform combining IoT devices and AI-powered apps for managing vehicles, safety, compliance, assets, maintenance, and expenses.
Typical projects include rolling out fleet-wide dashcam systems with real-time safety alerts and automating compliance workflows for construction or oil-and-gas fleets.
Specializes in fleet management for sectors like trucking, logistics, construction, field service, agriculture, transit, and delivery.
A standout achievement: its Motive Card achieved a $1 billion annualized spend run rate, showcasing strong traction in spend management.

Culture + Values

Own It
Less but Better
Build Trust
Unlock Potential
Make it happen
Make it simple
Make it great
Make it different
Make it together

Environment + Sustainability

5M+ Electric Miles

Electric Vehicle Impact

Electrification initiatives have displaced over 5 million electric miles, significantly reducing environmental impact.

13% Fuel Savings

Fuel Efficiency Enhancements

Implementing advanced fleet management has achieved up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption.

20% Idling Cut

AI-Driven Fuel Insights

AI technology has successfully reduced unnecessary idling, saving fleets up to 10% in fuel costs.

15M+ CO₂ Reduced

Carbon Emissions Impact

Efforts have resulted in the displacement of 15 million pounds of CO₂ and reduced particulate matter effectively.

Carbon Neutrality target achieved for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Upgraded fuel and carbon emissions reporting with low‑carbon integration
Net‑zero target: achieving carbon neutrality on operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2)

Inclusion & Diversity

4% increase

Women in Leadership

Year-over-year growth in women occupying leadership roles, reflecting progress toward gender equality in executive positions.

Implementing industry-leading employee dialogue processes for an inclusive workplace.
Published diversity metrics in annual Impact Reports.
Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive team driving innovation.

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