Data Engineer / ML Ops
Gripfusion
Software Engineering, Operations, Data Science
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
GripFusion is a sports-technology startup building next-generation intelligent sporting equipment that combines pioneering grip sensors, advanced electronics, and personalized analytics to transform how athletes train, perform, and stay healthy. We operate at the intersection of hardware, software, data science, and applied biomechanics, turning high-resolution grip and motion data into actionable performance insights. We are well-funded for the next phase of growth and are seeking exceptionally talented and highly motivated individuals to help shape the future of sports tech. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a small but growing company and build a product that is innovative and fun.
Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing data pipelines and algorithms to process, analyze and visualize digital signals for the GripFusion products. In this role you will:
- Build and maintain reliable data pipelines for analytics and product use
- Ingest data from multiple sources and prepare it for reporting, analysis and incorporation into product functionality
- Design and optimize data models in warehouses, data platforms and for use in APIs
- Write clear, efficient SQL and production-ready code (e.g., Python)
- Ensure data quality, accuracy, and pipeline reliability
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve existing data workflows
- Support self-service analytics with well-structured, well-documented data
- Contribute to product and data platform design and implementation
- Analytics and model building
Requirements
- Expertise in SQL and Python
- Dev Ops and Cloud System Architecture Experience
- Knowledge of software development, code management tools and principals.
- Strong foundation in signal processing, mathematics, and statistics.
- Experience working with complex, high dimensionality 3D data and/or processing and synchronizing high speed video with other data streams
Desired Non-Technical Skills:
- Commitment to using data to tell a story for the end user
- Strong problem solving skills including identifying problems and developing and evaluating options
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a member of a fast moving team.
- A strong commitment to quality and an understanding of code management and software development best practices
- A desire to learn new things and interest in the latest technologies
- Written and oral communication skills including the ability to be persuasive and adapt communications to the audience and issue
- Ability to manage your time effectively
Qualifications:
Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Signal Processing, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Bio-engineering, Neuro-engineering or related fields
GripFusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.