Back-end Engineer

• Collaborating closely with platform engineers while maintaining a clear focus on backend development

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• Strong professional Python backend engineering experience

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• Approximately three or more years of backend or full-stack software development experience; exceptional candidates with fewer years may still be considered

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• Experience building and supporting production software used by real customers

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• Experience designing, developing and troubleshooting APIs

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• Experience working with Kubernetes or within a Kubernetes-centric environment

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• General cloud and container experience

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• Experience building scalable, reliable and performant systems

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• Ability to work across different backend services rather than one narrowly defined component

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• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative and the ability to work without significant hand-holding

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• High standards for software quality, resilience and maintainability

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• Comfort working within a smaller, fast-moving engineering organization, * Experience within a SaaS, growth-stage or Series A-C technology company

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• Experience with distributed systems or microservices

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• Experience using open-source technologies

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• Familiarity with software deployed in both cloud and on-premises environments

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• TypeScript, JavaScript or limited frontend experience

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• Experience with C++, Java, Rust or another lower-level language

Base salary: $120,000-$180,000 plus equity

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Locations: Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; or Washington, DC

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Working arrangement: Flexible hybrid schedule, generally two days per week onsite

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Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have active clearance.

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Aerospace or satellite experience is not required. If you can build reliable, production-grade software, the space side can be taught.

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I’m partnering with a fast-growing space technology company that is transforming how satellites are operated through modern, cloud-native software.

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