Description:

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Office of the CTO in New York City, focusing on the orchestration-first DataOps platform, Astro, powered by Airflow.
The role involves experimenting with new ideas and building prototypes as part of the R&D team, which aims to enhance the management of Apache Airflow at scale.
As a "hacker in residence," the engineer will have the freedom to explore various technologies and programming languages to validate concepts.
The position emphasizes the impact of Generative AI on data professionals over the next 3-5 years, aiming to lead the market in this area.
Responsibilities include rapid prototyping, collaborating with the R&D team, identifying improvement areas, building LLM-based prototypes, contributing to thought leadership, and effectively communicating research goals and outcomes.

Requirements:

Candidates must have significant experience in building software products, with a preference for familiarity with Go, Python, and React/TypeScript.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for this role.
A willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and explore new technologies is required.
A passion for development tools, the data space, or open-source technologies is necessary.
Empathy for the user experience of both Astronomer and Apache Airflow users is important.
Candidates should possess a bias for action and the ability to work independently while thinking creatively.

The estimated salary for this role ranges from $180,000 to $210,000, depending on leveling and geography, along with an equity component.
A comprehensive benefits package is included, although specific details are not provided.
Astronomer values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, promoting a remote-first work environment.