Descripción del puesto
Spire Global is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Satellite Developer Experience (SatDevEx) team to create and expand a software build, test, and deployment framework befitting one of the world’s largest and most dynamic satellite constellations.
About SatDevEx:
The SatDevEx team build and maintain the tools and infrastructure that make satellite software development at Spire faster, safer, and more enjoyable. Our products benefit our fellow engineers while unlocking considerable potential in support of wider company initiatives and customer projects.
What You’ll Work On:
- You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering organization to:
- Design and maintain advanced testing frameworks—supporting both virtual and bare-metal hardware environments—for internal teams and external customers.
- Build and enhance an automated software update pipeline for satellites in orbit.
- Identify and eliminate friction points in the satellite software development lifecycle with smart, user-friendly tools and workflows.
- Architect and implement the next-generation satellite software framework to support highly resilient and high-performance space systems.
Why This Role Is Exciting:
- Broad Impact: Your work will support dozens of developers across Spire, directly improving satellite software quality and delivery speed.
- Technical Breadth and Depth: From embedded systems to GitOps pipelines, you’ll be exposed to a wide technical spectrum.
- Team Autonomy: You’ll be part of a small, self-directed team with the resources and support of a 150+ person engineering organization.
- Culture of Automation: We embrace CI/CD, extensive test coverage, and a GitOps-based delivery model, freeing you to focus on solving meaningful problems.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience and interest in building infrastructure or tools that support developer productivity.
- Strong coding skills and familiarity with testing and observation strategies.
- Passion for automation, reliability, scalability, and elegant tooling.
- Comfort navigating complex systems, quickly learning and navigating new arenas of code, and collaborating across functions (e.g., software researchers, embedded developers, satellite operators).
- Willingness to provide emergency operational support, fix bugs and maintain existing code.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- 4+ years of working experience in software engineering
- Computer science degree or equivalent work experience; experience in the full lifecycle of a software.
- Software programming experience and proficiency in at least one of: Rust, Python
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix, Git, Docker and Shell Scripting
- Familiarity with PaaS, IaC, Cloud and CI tools. Examples include AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Github Actions, PostgreSQL, Hashicorp Vault, Grafana, Databricks.
Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.
Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MK1
Global Perks
🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
🚀 Launch Attendance
🌴 Generous Time Off Policy
🎓 Education Assistance Program
🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
👣 Family Leave
💪 Fitness Reimbursement
🧡 Employee Referral Program
🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office
About Spire
We improve life on Earth with data from space.
Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.
Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.
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