Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Focus

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with an infrastructure focus to join their globally-distributed team. The role is part of the R&D team's dataplane management group, which is responsible for designing, building, and managing the infrastructure that powers customer workloads. The position involves working with hundreds of kubernetes clusters across clouds, developing features for core infrastructure, and scaling their flagship product, Astro.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in building and operating large-scale SaaS infrastructures, knowledge of fleet management, and expertise in languages like Golang or Java. They'll work on critical aspects such as workload identity, multitenancy, disaster recovery, and private network access. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to a platform that enables data orchestration for major enterprises.

Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths. The company offers competitive compensation including a salary range of $180,000-$210,000, equity, and comprehensive benefits. As a remote-first company, they embrace distributed work while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.

The position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking, as you'll be working closely with core runtime, platform, and other product teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about infrastructure and eager to contribute to the future of data orchestration technology.