C Spire
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Boulder, Colorado, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$171k-$203kDetected 72 days ago
PythonJavaGoC++Backend DevelopmentAlgorithmsCode ReviewGitPostgreSQLElasticsearchDatabricksAWSGCPKubernetesTerraformCI/CDGitHub ActionsLinuxGrafanaPlatform EngineeringSystems EngineeringRoboticsResearchCommunication
About the role
- This is a hands-on engineering role focused on backend systems, platform engineering, observability, and infrastructure-aware software development.
- We are not looking for a dedicated cybersecurity specialist.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and platform tooling
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to implement secure engineering requirements
- Support cloud-based infrastructure and deployment workflows in AWS environments
- Spire is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and improve the reliable and secure systems that support our satellite and ground infrastructure.
- You'll work closely with software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to implement scalable solutions that support operational reliability and secure engineering practices.
- Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience with at least one compiled language such as Rust, C++, Go, Java, or C
- Experience working with AWS-based environments (GCP experience also considered)
- Experience with containers, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices
- Strong understanding of systems engineering, performance, reliability, and operational concerns
- 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.
- Strong Python development skills
- Strong backend engineering experience building and maintaining production systems
- Comfortable working in Linux-based development environments
- Experience collaborating with infrastructure and/or cybersecurity teams to implement technical requirements
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Nice to have
- Experience working in aerospace, scientific computing, biotech, telecommunications, robotics, or other technically complex industries
- Experience in smaller engineering organisations where engineers wear multiple hats across development and operations
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code approaches
- Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions or modern CI/CD tooling
- Exposure to secure software development or DevSecOps practices
- Advanced academic research background (PhD/Postdoc) in engineering, physics, computer science, or related scientific disciplines
- We value engineers who are:
Compensation
- $171,000 - $202,500 USD
- Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster
Benefits
- Open to learning new technologies and domains
- 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy
Equal opportunity
- "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement
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