Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
Description For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
Astronomer, the company behind Astro, an industry-leading DataOps platform powered by Airflow, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Office of the CTO. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data orchestration and AI integration. As a "hacker in residence," you'll experiment with cutting-edge technologies, build prototypes, and validate new concepts, particularly focusing on how Generative AI will transform data professionals' work over the next 3-5 years.
The position combines technical innovation with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can work across various technologies including Go, Python, and React/TypeScript. You'll be part of a globally-distributed, venture-backed team focused on empowering data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI, and software to life. The role offers significant autonomy to explore and validate ideas, with the opportunity to work closely with product and engineering teams to transform successful concepts into customer-facing features.
This is an ideal position for a senior engineer who thrives on experimentation and innovation, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of AI and data orchestration. The role offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$210,000) plus equity, and embraces remote work culture. Astronomer values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths, making it an excellent opportunity for innovative thinkers who want to shape the future of data engineering and AI integration.
The company culture emphasizes learning, innovation, and collaboration, with a strong focus on open-source contributions and thought leadership. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and practical application, while contributing to the evolution of data orchestration tools that power modern businesses.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
- Act as a 'hacker in residence,' rapidly prototyping and validating ideas using diverse technologies
- Collaborate with the R&D team to envision and prototype next-gen features for managing Apache Airflow at scale
- Identify areas for improvement and devise innovative solutions
- Build LLM-based prototypes and features that meaningfully change the way data engineers work
- Contribute to intellectual property, articles, and talks showcasing Astronomer's thought leadership
- Communicate effectively, articulating research goals, progress, and outcomes
- Convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
- Significant experience building software products
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to challenge the status quo and explore uncharted territories with technologies
- Passion for dev tools, the data space, or open source technologies
- Empathy for the customer/user experience
- A bias for action and ability to work independently / think creatively
Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits package
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