Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Astronomer, the company behind Astro, an industry-leading DataOps platform powered by Airflow, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Platform team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining Astro's Public API, authentication, authorization, billing, and alerting frameworks. The position offers an opportunity to work with a globally-distributed, venture-backed team focused on empowering data teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of engineering experience, with strong expertise in Golang, TypeScript, and SQL databases. You'll be responsible for designing and developing platform architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the platform's scalability and reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and has experience with distributed systems. The role offers competitive compensation ($180,000 - $210,000) and the flexibility of remote work. Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths.

As part of the R&D team, you'll be at the forefront of managing Apache Airflow at scale, working on critical components that directly impact customer value. The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a significant impact in the data orchestration space.