Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is the company behind Astro, the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®.
Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and powers data-driven applications.
The company is trusted by more than 700 of the world's leading enterprises, allowing businesses to do more with their data.
The role involves redefining how companies run Apache Airflow at scale within the R&D organization, which is home to innovative minds in cloud infrastructure and open-source software.
The Senior Software Engineer will join the Airflow Infra team, part of the Astro cloud platform, and will build the critical layer connecting the open-source Airflow ecosystem to enterprise-grade, massively scalable cloud infrastructure.
The work will directly influence how global organizations orchestrate data pipelines at scale, making them faster, more reliable, and easier to manage.
Responsibilities include writing high-quality, well-tested code, collaborating with other engineers and product owners, engaging in code reviews, participating in incident resolution, and creating comprehensive internal documentation.
The role also involves participating in an on-call rotation.
Requirements:
Strong proficiency in Python and Golang, along with experience with Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of and experience integrating with RESTful APIs.
Thorough understanding and experience with testing frameworks, such as pytest.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in creating technical specifications.
A passion for reliability and operational excellence.
Ability to estimate the scope of work accurately and coordinate with engineering managers to address risks and ensure successful project delivery.
Experience with software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, CI/CD, version control, automation, and debugging.
Ability to adjust to change and the rapid pace of development.
Ability to manage individual project priorities and deadlines.
A proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on ownership and accountability.
Bonus points for experience with Apache Airflow and working on a SaaS product.
Benefits:
The estimated salary for this role ranges from $180,000 to $210,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component.
A comprehensive benefits package is included.
Astronomer values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring no discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The company operates as a remote-first organization, providing flexibility in work arrangements.
