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 unique role functions as a "hacker in residence" within the R&D team, focusing on experimenting with new ideas and building prototypes that will shape the future of Apache Airflow management at scale.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and practical application, with a particular emphasis on how Generative AI will transform data professionals' work over the next 3-5 years. As a member of this team, you'll have the freedom to experiment with various technologies and programming languages, working as a generalist to validate concepts that could become customer-facing features or new products.

The ideal candidate brings significant software product development experience, though not necessarily in any specific tech stack. The role primarily involves working with Go, Python, and React/TypeScript. What's most important is your ability to think creatively, work independently, and challenge conventional wisdom while maintaining strong communication skills.

This remote position offers competitive compensation ranging from $180,000 to $210,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Astronomer values diversity and maintains a remote-first culture, welcoming candidates from unconventional backgrounds. If you're passionate about dev tools, data space, or open source technologies, and excited about shaping the future of data orchestration, this role offers an unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.