Description:

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a space-based intelligence platform providing satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring.
The company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to support the development and operation of Spectra AI, their AI/ML platform.
The role involves ensuring that Spectra AI produces reliable analytics for a growing user base.
The position requires collaboration with internal satellite development teams and is critical to the AI/ML Engineering team.
Responsibilities include designing and implementing image and data label processing pipelines, ensuring high-quality code, participating in the project lifecycle, leading MLOps software development projects, and collaborating on technical roadmaps.
The position may be remote but prefers candidates local to Herndon, VA.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a minimum of eight years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least three years focused on geospatial imagery.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related computational field is required.
Experience in designing and building scalable production software solutions, particularly for machine learning or image processing, is essential.
Proficiency in Python3 or GO and experience in writing production software for data ETL, REST APIs, and cloud deployment is required.
Candidates should have experience with databases, SQL queries, and data model design, especially with PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
Experience integrating with third-party APIs and managing complex data at scale is necessary.
Strong communication skills to convey concepts and results to customers and technical teams are required.
Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS EKS, S3, EC2, and others is essential.
U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

BlackSky offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with 100% of employee-only premiums covered and an additional $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses.
Employees receive 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays, one day of paid volunteerism leave, and parental leave.
A 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer matching is available.
Flexible Spending Accounts and an Employee Stock Purchase Program are offered.
Additional benefits include employee assistance programs, travel assistance, employer matching donations, and professional development opportunities.
Employees can choose between a Mac or PC and receive company swag.