Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO

Astronomer, the company behind Astro, a 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 have the freedom to experiment with cutting-edge technologies, 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 you to prototype new ideas and validate concepts that could become customer-facing features. You'll work with various technologies, including Go, Python, and React/TypeScript, while having the autonomy to choose the best tools for each project. The role particularly emphasizes exploring how AI will evolve from a human-driven copilot to autonomous agents.

Working in a globally-distributed, venture-backed team, you'll collaborate with R&D teams to envision and create next-generation features for Apache Airflow at scale. The company values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths, focusing on essential qualifications over traditional trajectories.

The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$210,000) with equity and comprehensive benefits. As part of a remote-first company, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to intellectual property, articles, and thought leadership in the data orchestration space. This role is perfect for innovative thinkers who want to be at the forefront of AI and data technology evolution.