Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Focus

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

As part of this position, you'll be developing critical infrastructure features including workload identity, multitenancy, cross-region disaster recovery, cloud quota management, and private network access. The role involves building and scaling Astro, Astronomer's flagship product that enables data orchestration for major enterprises globally.

Astronomer is a globally-distributed, venture-backed team focused on delivering mission-critical analytics, AI, and software solutions. The company values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to large-scale distributed systems.

Key technical requirements include experience with Golang/Java, distributed systems (preferably Kubernetes), and building secure, scalable infrastructure. Bonus qualifications include multi-cloud Kubernetes management, high-availability system design, and experience with service-oriented architectures.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $180,000 to $210,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Astronomer maintains a remote-first culture and is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming diverse candidates from all backgrounds.