Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Astronomer, the company behind Astro, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining Astro's Public API, authentication, authorization, billing and alerting frameworks, common UI components, and ensuring the platform's reliability and scalability. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with strong skills in Golang, TypeScript, and SQL databases.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a globally-distributed, venture-backed team focused on empowering data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI, and software to life. The Platform team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional value to customers through the development of robust backend systems and customer-facing features.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and help shape the future of the Astro Platform. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, software development best practices, and strong communication skills. Experience with Apache Airflow or related workflow orchestrators is a plus.

The company values diversity and maintains a remote-first culture, offering a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation including equity. They welcome candidates from unconventional backgrounds and value diverse experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about building scalable solutions and working at the forefront of data orchestration technology.