Senior Software Engineer, Observability

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their R&D team and work on their data observability product, a crucial component of their expansion strategy. The role focuses on building and improving their industry-leading data orchestration and observability platform, Astro, which is powered by Airflow.

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Observability team, you'll be at the forefront of helping data teams bring mission-critical analytics, AI, and software to life. The position offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies including Golang, SQL, and distributed systems, while contributing to a product that helps customers gain better visibility into their data pipelines and products.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of engineering experience, with strong expertise in Golang, SQL, and distributed systems. You'll be working in a remote-first, globally-distributed environment that values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $180,000 to $210,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

What makes this role exciting is the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data observability solutions while being part of a rapidly growing venture-backed team. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and have a direct impact on the platform's scalability and reliability. The position is perfect for engineers who are passionate about data systems and want to help shape the future of data orchestration and observability.

Astronomer maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. The company's remote-first culture provides flexibility while fostering innovation and collaboration across their global team. If you're excited about building solutions that help organizations better understand and manage their data workflows, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the data infrastructure space.