Slingshot Aerospace
Senior Python Engineer
Remote, United States · Senior
No sponsorship$150k-$220kDetected 68 days ago
PythonFastAPIDistributed SystemsCode ReviewMongoDBRedisAWSDockerKubernetesCI/CDLinuxDatadogKafkaData EngineeringLLMsRAGAgentic AICybersecurity
About the role
- Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world.
- We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software.
- We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere-whether you're in engineering, sales, product, or operations.
Requirements
- Expert-level Python experience across ETL, microservices, and distributed data processing.
- Strong FastAPI development and optimization experience.
- Production experience with Kafka and/or RabbitMQ.
- Experience with in-memory databases such as Redis.
- Experience with agent-driven AI architectures and LLM-powered automation workflows.
- Strong Linux proficiency and experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
- Demonstrated ability to debug complex distributed or high-scale systems.
- Proven application of Secure SDLC and secure engineering patterns.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
Compensation
- $150,000 - $220,000, equity and benefits
Benefits
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success.
Company info
- we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.
- We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.
- we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom.
Equal opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Strong preference for candidates with Active Top Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility
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