Solutions Engineer, Data Engineering

Astronomer, the company behind Astro, is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join their Global Services Delivery Team. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, focusing on Apache Airflow implementations across diverse organizations from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. The position requires deep understanding of both Apache Airflow and Astronomer Products, with opportunities to engage with the Apache Airflow open-source community.

The role involves working in a hybrid model, with at least 3 days per week at the Hyderabad office. As a Solutions Engineer, you'll become an Airflow expert and trusted advisor, helping organizations optimize their data pipelines and implement best practices. You'll work directly with customers, providing education, guidance, and technical solutions while maintaining strong relationships with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include maintaining technical expertise in Airflow, performing code refactoring assessments, collaborating on engineering solutions, and acting as a bridge between customers and the Product team. The ideal candidate brings 3-6 years of data engineering experience, strong Python skills, and familiarity with modern data stack technologies.

Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths. The company offers a collaborative, globally-distributed environment focused on innovation and learning. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies while making a significant impact on customer success.