Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Focus

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with an infrastructure focus to join their R&D team. The role involves working on the dataplane management team, which designs, builds, and owns the infrastructure running customer workloads. You'll be responsible for developing software that powers automation and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure, managing hundreds of kubernetes clusters across clouds.

The position offers an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems at a venture-backed company that's revolutionizing data orchestration. You'll be part of building Astro, their flagship product that enables complex data orchestration for major enterprises. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure management, and strong programming skills particularly in languages like Golang or Java.

Key responsibilities include developing core infrastructure features, scaling cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. The ideal candidate brings experience with SaaS infrastructures, fleet management, and distributed systems. Knowledge of Kubernetes is preferred but not required.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure challenges while contributing to a product that's at the forefront of data orchestration. You'll be part of a globally-distributed team of innovators, working on solutions that power data teams worldwide. The company values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $180,000 to $210,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. As a remote-first company, Astronomer provides flexibility in work location while maintaining a collaborative, innovative environment focused on delivering impactful solutions for data teams globally.