Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
Join Spire Global, a leading satellite data and analytics company, as a Software Engineer on our Satellite Developer Experience (SatDevEx) team. In this role, you will design and maintain advanced testing frameworks, build and enhance an automated software update pipeline for satellites, and architect the next-generation satellite software framework. You will have a broad impact on satellite software quality and delivery speed, and enjoy a culture of automation and team autonomy. Benefits include flexible time off, family leave, learning and development opportunities, and more.
Missions
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering organization to design and maintain advanced testing frameworks and build an automated software update pipeline for satellites.
- Identify and eliminate friction points in the satellite software development lifecycle with smart, user-friendly tools and workflows, and architect and implement the next-generation satellite software framework.
- Support dozens of developers across Spire by improving satellite software quality and delivery speed, and embrace CI/CD, extensive test coverage, and a GitOps-based delivery model.
Profil recherché
- Computer science degree or equivalent work experience; experience in the full lifecycle of a software- Proficiency in Linux/Unix, Git, Docker and Shell Scripting
- 4+ years of working experience in software engineering
- Software programming experience and proficiency in at least one of: Rust, Python
- Familiarity with PaaS, IaC, Cloud and CI tools. Examples include AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Github Actions, PostgreSQL, Hashicorp Vault, Grafana, Databricks
- Willingness to provide emergency operational support, fix bugs and maintain existing code
- Passion for automation, reliability, scalability, and elegant tooling
- Strong coding skills and familiarity with testing and observation strategies
- Experience and interest in building infrastructure or tools that support developer productivity
- Comfort navigating complex systems, quickly learning and navigating new arenas of code, and collaborating across functions (e.g., software researchers, embedded developers, satellite operators)