Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
Description For Senior Software Engineer, Office of the CTO
Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Office of the CTO team, focusing on shaping the future of their data orchestration platform. This role combines innovative prototyping with strategic thinking, particularly in the realm of Generative AI and its impact on data professionals.
As a "hacker in residence," you'll have the freedom to experiment with new technologies and validate concepts that could revolutionize how data teams work. The position requires a unique blend of technical expertise and creative thinking, with opportunities to work across various technologies including Go, Python, and React/TypeScript.
The role is particularly exciting for those interested in the intersection of AI and data orchestration, as you'll be working on how Generative AI will transform data professionals' work over the next 3-5 years. You'll be at the forefront of developing prototypes that could evolve from human-driven copilots to autonomous agents.
Astronomer offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $180,000 to $210,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The company values diversity and maintains a remote-first culture, providing flexibility and work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for innovative engineers who want to shape the future of data orchestration and AI integration.
The ideal candidate will bring significant software development experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for challenging conventional wisdom. While experience with specific technologies is valuable, Astronomer values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of data technology while contributing to thought leadership in the field.
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
- Contribute to intellectual property, articles, and talks
- 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
- 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
