Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform team, working on their industry-leading DataOps platform, Astro. The role focuses on developing and maintaining critical platform components including Public API, authentication, authorization, billing, and alerting frameworks. As a globally-distributed, venture-backed team, they're on a mission to empower data teams in building reliable data products for analytics and AI.

The position offers an opportunity to work on scalable backend systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and directly impact customer experience. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of engineering experience, strong expertise in Golang and TypeScript, and experience with distributed systems and SQL databases. The role involves working in a remote-first environment with a focus on platform reliability and scalability.

What makes this opportunity unique is Astronomer's inclusive approach to diverse backgrounds and non-traditional career paths. The company values innovation, collaboration, and learning, making it an ideal place for engineers who want to be at the forefront of data orchestration technology. The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$210,000) plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Working at Astronomer means joining a team that's powering the future of data orchestration, with Apache Airflow at its core. You'll be instrumental in shaping the platform's architecture, implementing customer-facing features, and ensuring the overall reliability of systems that help organizations unlock the value of their data and AI initiatives.