Senior Software Engineer, Data Ingestion

Astronomer, the creator of Astro, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their R&D team focusing on data observability product - Astro Observe. This role is crucial for their expansion strategy, working with OpenLineage events. As a globally-distributed, venture-backed team, Astronomer is at the forefront of data orchestration and DataOps.

The position offers an opportunity to work on critical data collection and ingestion efforts, directly impacting customer value. You'll be contributing to open-source communities (OpenLineage and Airflow), designing ingestion pipelines, and implementing observability features. The role requires strong Python skills and software development expertise.

The company values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths. You'll be joining a team of learners, innovators, and collaborators working to empower data teams worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation (CA$190,000 - CA$220,000) with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Key technical aspects include working with Python, potentially Golang, SQL, OLAP databases, and distributed systems. You'll be part of building and scaling Astro Observe, a critical component that helps customers gain visibility into their data pipelines and products.

As a remote-first company, Astronomer provides flexibility while maintaining a collaborative environment. They're committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, making it an inclusive workplace for professionals from all backgrounds.