KoBold Metals is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack to design and maintain the systems that power the management of our growing satellite constellation. You will build reliable, scalable solutions, including full stack services for satellite operations and automation for tasking satellites.
What You'll Do
- Architect and develop scalable, full-stack services used for operating our growing constellation of satellites.
- Own projects end-to-end: from design and prototyping through deployment, monitoring, and iteration.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with space systems, product, and other software engineering teams.
- Mentor and guide engineers by sharing best practices and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Contribute to quality by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and improving engineering processes.
What We're Looking For
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- 5+ years of professional full stack software engineering experience with proven impact across multiple systems and teams.
- Strong expertise in Python and Node/TypeScript.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (React).
- Experience with developing applications in a cloud environment (AWS).
- Experience taking complex manual processes and developing automated services and processes.
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with python libraries for astrodynamics.
- Experience with SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog (STAC) APIs and web mapping frameworks.
- Previous experience with space operations teams and technologies.
- Familiarity with the geospatial and Earth observation sector.
Technical Stack
- Python
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- React
- AWS
- Docker
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including cloud engineers, space systems engineers, and software developers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000 per year.
- Employee options.
- Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental.
- Flexible time off.
- Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave.
- 401K Matching.
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Locations: Carlsbad, California, United States.
KoBold Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
