Senior Software Engineer, Observability

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their R&D team and work on their data observability product. As a globally-distributed, venture-backed team, they're building Astro, an industry-leading data orchestration and observability platform powered by Airflow. This role is crucial for their expansion strategy and will directly impact their ability to scale and deliver value to customers.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of engineering experience with a strong background in Golang, SQL, and distributed systems. They'll be responsible for designing and developing the observability platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring platform reliability and scalability.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $210,000, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. Astronomer values diversity and maintains a remote-first culture, welcoming candidates with unconventional backgrounds who meet the essential qualifications.

As part of the R&D team, you'll be at the forefront of the industry, working to deliver exceptional experiences in managing Apache Airflow at scale. The role combines technical expertise with customer-focused development, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to translate user requirements into actionable insights through observability features.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about data orchestration and observability, looking to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company that's revolutionizing how data teams build and manage their data products.