Airflow Reliability Engineer (Python) - India

Astronomer is seeking an Airflow Reliability Engineer to join their Customer Reliability Engineering (CRE) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to become an Apache Airflow expert while working directly with customers on their managed Airflow service. The position combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing support, requiring both strong Python development skills and excellent communication abilities.

As part of the CRE team, you'll be handling sophisticated technical challenges, working with mission-critical systems, and helping organizations optimize their Airflow implementations. The role involves learning across multiple disciplines including data engineering, Kubernetes, and cloud engineering. You'll have the chance to contribute to the open-source Airflow community and shape the direction of the project through direct customer feedback.

The position offers flexibility with specific working hours (6:30 AM to 12:30 PM IST or 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM IST) and includes participation in on-call rotations. You'll be part of a globally-distributed team focused on empowering data teams to deliver mission-critical analytics and AI solutions. The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about becoming an expert in their field and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working directly with customers.

Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths. The company provides a modern, cloud-native environment where you'll gain exposure to various aspects of the business, from engineering to customer relationship management. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to combine technical expertise with customer support in a rapidly growing, venture-backed company.